LARGE

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Returns the k-th largest value in a data set. You can use this function to select a value based on its relative standing. For example, you can use LARGE to return the highest, runner-up, or third-place score.

Syntax

LARGE(array,k)

Array is the array or range of data for which you want to determine the k-th largest value.

K is the position (from the largest) in the array or cell range of data to return.

Remarks

If array is empty, LARGE returns the #NUM! error value.
If k ≤ 0 or if k is greater than the number of data points, LARGE returns the #NUM! error value.

If n is the number of data points in a range, then LARGE(array,1) returns the largest value, and LARGE(array,n) returns the smallest value.

Example

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Create a blank workbook or worksheet.
Select the example in the Help topic. Do not select the row or column headers.

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Press CTRL+C.
In the worksheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
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A	B
Data	Data
3	4
5	2
3	4
5	6
4	7
Formula	Description (Result)
=LARGE(A2:B6,3)	3rd largest number in the numbers above (5)
=LARGE(A2:B6,7)	7th largest number in the numbers above (4)