IntermediateTotals and maths
Syntax
=SMALL(array, k)| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
array | The range of numbers. |
k | Which one you want. 1 is the smallest. |
Examples with results
Every result below is calculated by the practice engine on the sample data shown, not typed in by hand.
Class scores (fictional)
| Row | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student | Maths | Science | English |
| 2 | Layla | 78 | 85 | 91 |
| 3 | Omar | 62 | 70 | 58 |
| 4 | Priya | 95 | 88 | 92 |
| 5 | Quinn | 45 | 52 | 61 |
| 6 | Rosa | 88 | 79 | 84 |
=SMALL(C2:C6,2)Second lowest Science score
Try it yourself
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How people use SMALL at work
- Operations
The two lowest stock levels.
Data: Stock levels (fictional)=SMALL(C2:C6,1)+SMALL(C2:C6,2) - Education
Find who needs support: the second lowest result.
Data: Class scores (fictional)=SMALL(B2:B6,2)
Common mistakes and tips
- k must be between 1 and the number of values.
Works in
All versions of Excel, and Google Sheets.
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