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RANK.EQ returns the position of a number in a list. Ties share the same rank.
Syntax
=RANK.EQ(number, ref, [order])| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
order |
0 or omitted = largest is 1; 1 = smallest is 1. |
Examples
Example 1
=RANK.EQ(E2, $E$2:$E$50)Sales rank, 1 = highest.
Example 2
=RANK.EQ(E2, $E$2:$E$50) + COUNTIF($E$2:E2, E2) - 1Unique ranks even with ties.
RANK.EQ in practice
Where you will use it
- Sales leaderboard
- Class rank
- Ties share the top rank
Worked example
| Score | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | =RANK.EQ(A2,$A$2:$A$4) | 1 |
| 85 | =RANK.EQ(A3,$A$2:$A$4) | 2 |
| 85 | =RANK.EQ(A4,$A$2:$A$4) | 2 |
Results calculated in Excel.
Mistakes people make
| Mistake | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Relative ranges | Lock the range with $ |
| Ties skip numbers | Two people at 2 means no rank 3 |
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