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FACT Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

FACT is an Excel Math & Trig function. Returns the factorial of a number.

FACT syntax

=FACT(number)

Arguments

When to use FACT

FACT is used in financial models and engineering-style calculations where precise numeric work is needed.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the FACT function do in Excel?

Returns the factorial of a number.

What is the syntax of FACT in Excel?

The syntax is =FACT(number). number: A number to use in the calculation.

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