MEDIAN Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

MEDIAN is an Excel Statistical function. Returns the middle value in a set of numbers.

MEDIAN syntax

=MEDIAN(number1, [number2], ...)

MEDIAN is used in data analysis work to summarize or test patterns across a data set.

Open the live Excel-style spreadsheet and try MEDIAN yourself. No Excel install or sign-up needed to start.

What does the MEDIAN function do in Excel?

Returns the middle value in a set of numbers.

What is the syntax of MEDIAN in Excel?

The syntax is =MEDIAN(number1, [number2], ...). number1: The first number or range; number2: An additional number or range (optional).

Where can I practice MEDIAN online for free?

Open the free live spreadsheet on Cellgrids and try MEDIAN yourself. No Excel install is needed and you can start without signing up.