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ERFC Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

ERFC is an Excel Engineering function. Returns the complementary error function.

ERFC syntax

=ERFC(x)

Arguments

When to use ERFC

A specialized function used in scientific and engineering calculations rather than typical day-to-day business reporting.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ERFC function do in Excel?

Returns the complementary error function.

What is the syntax of ERFC in Excel?

The syntax is =ERFC(x). x: The value to evaluate.

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