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RANK.AVG works like RANK.EQ, but tied values get the average rank (2.5 and 2.5 instead of 2 and 2). Useful for statistics; confusing on a leaderboard.
Syntax
=RANK.AVG(number, ref, [order])| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
order |
0 or omitted = largest is 1; 1 = smallest is 1. |
Examples
Example 1
=RANK.AVG(C2, $C$2:$C$50)Rank of a score with ties averaged.
RANK.AVG in practice
Where you will use it
- Ranks where ties share an average rank
- Statistics and survey rankings
- Fair tie handling
Worked example
| Score | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | =RANK.AVG(A2,$A$2:$A$4) | 1 |
| 85 | =RANK.AVG(A3,$A$2:$A$4) | 2.5 |
| 85 | =RANK.AVG(A4,$A$2:$A$4) | 2.5 |
Results calculated in Excel.
Mistakes people make
| Mistake | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Expecting whole numbers | Ties give 2.5 |
| Ascending rank | Third argument 1 ranks smallest first |
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