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How to find the second largest value in Excel and Google Sheets
Topic:RANK & statistical aggregatesExcel & Google Sheets
=LARGE(A2:B3,2)✓
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| Sales | Revenue |
| 150 | 200 |
| 300 | 400 |
=LARGE(A2:B3,2)→300
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Step by step
- 1Select the cell where you want the second largest value to appear.
- 2Enter the formula =LARGE(range, 2) where 'range' is the range of cells containing your data.
- 3Press Enter to see the result.
Tips
- Ensure your range includes all relevant data points.
- Adjust the '2' in the formula to find other nth largest values.
- Check for duplicates; LARGE will return the same value if there are ties.
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Frequently asked
What if my data has duplicates?
The LARGE function will return the same value if there are duplicate entries.
Can I use this with text data?
No, the LARGE function works only with numerical data.
How do I find the third largest value?
Change the '2' in the formula to '3'. For example, =LARGE(A2:B3,3)
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