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nth smallest value in Excel

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This tutorial shows how to calculate nth smallest value in Excel using the example below;

To get the 2nd smallest value, 3rd smallest value, 4th smallest value, and so on, from a set of data, you can use the SMALL function.

Worked Example:   Find lowest n values in Excel

Formula

=SMALL(range,nth)

Explanation

In the example shown, the formula in G5 is:

=SMALL(times,F5)

How this formula works

The SMALL function is fully automatic — you just need to supply a range and an integer for”nth” to specify the ranked value you want.

Worked Example:   SMALL function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

The official names for these arguments are “array” and “k”.

Worked Example:   Sum bottom n values with criteria in Excel

Note: you can also use the MIN function to get the smallest value (i.e. the largest value).

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