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PERCENTILE.EXC function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is PERCENTILE.EXC function in Excel?

PERCENTILE.EXC function is one of Statistical functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the k-th percentile of values in a range, where k is in the range 0..1, exclusive.

Syntax of PERCENTILE.EXC function

PERCENTILE.EXC(array,k)

The PERCENTILE.EXC function syntax has the following arguments:

  • Array :  The array or range of data that defines relative standing.
  • K: The percentile value in the range 0..1, exclusive.

Explanation of PERCENTILE.EXC function

  • If array is empty, PERCENTILE.EXC returns the #NUM! error value
  • If k is nonnumeric, PERCENTILE.EXC returns the #VALUE! error value.
  • If k is ≤ 0 or if k ≥ 1, PERCENTILE.EXC returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If k is not a multiple of 1/(n – 1), PERCENTILE.EXC interpolates to determine the value at the k-th percentile.
  • PERCENTILE.EXC will interpolate when the value for the specified percentile lies between two values in the array. If it cannot interpolate for the percentile, k specified, Excel will return #NUM! error.

Example of PERCENTILE.EXC 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.

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Formula Description Result
=PERCENTILE.EXC(A2:A10, 0.25) Interpolates when the value for the specified percentile lies between two values in the array. 2.5
=PERCENTILE.EXC(A2:A10, 0) Because it can’t interpolate for the specified percentile, Excel returns the #NUM! error message. #NUM!
=PERCENTILE.EXC(A2:A10, 0.01) Because it can’t interpolate for the specified percentile, Excel returns the #NUM! error message. #NUM!
=PERCENTILE.EXC(A2:A10, 2) Because the percentile specified is greater than 1, Excel returns the #NUM! error message. #NUM!

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