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GAMMA function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is GAMMA function in Excel?

GAMMA function is one of Statistical functions in Microsoft Excel that return the gamma function value.

Syntax of GAMMA function

GAMMA(number)

The GAMMA function syntax has the following arguments.

  • Number    Required. Returns a number.

GAMMA formula explanation

  • GAMMA uses the following equation:
    GAMMA equation
  • Г(N+1) = N * Г(N)
  • If Number is a negative integer or 0, GAMMA returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If Number contains characters that are not valid, GAMMA returns the #VALUE! error value.

Example of GAMMA function

Steps to follow:

1. Open a new Excel worksheet.

2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1

Note: For formulas to show results, select them, press F2 key on your keyboard and then press Enter.

You can adjust the column widths to see all the data, if need be.

Formula Description Result
=GAMMA(2.5) Returns the gamma function value of 2.5 (1.329). 1.329
=GAMMA(-3.75) Returns the gamma function value of -3.75 (0.268). 0.268
=GAMMA(0) Returns the #NUM! error value, because 0 is not a valid argument. #NUM!
=GAMMA(-2) Returns the #NUM! error value, because a negative integer is not a valid argument. #NUM!

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