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RANK.EQ Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

RANK.EQ is an Excel Statistical function. Returns the rank of a number, giving equal values the same top rank.

RANK.EQ syntax

=RANK.EQ(number, ref, [order])

Arguments

When to use RANK.EQ

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the RANK.EQ function do in Excel?

Returns the rank of a number, giving equal values the same top rank.

What is the syntax of RANK.EQ in Excel?

The syntax is =RANK.EQ(number, ref, [order]). number: A number to use in the calculation; ref: The list of numbers to compare against; order: Whether to rank in ascending or descending order (optional).

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