What is the syntax for PERCENTRANK.INC in Excel?

The syntax for PERCENTRANK.INC is: =PERCENTRANK.INC(array, x, [significance])

How do I use the PERCENTRANK.INC function?

To use PERCENTRANK.INC, type =PERCENTRANK.INC( in a cell and provide the required arguments. Excel will show you the syntax and parameter hints as you type. Make sure to close the parentheses and press Enter to execute the function.

What type of data does PERCENTRANK.INC work with?

PERCENTRANK.INC works with numerical data and can handle ranges, arrays, and individual values. It ignores text values and empty cells in its calculations, focusing only on numeric data for accurate statistical analysis.

Why is PERCENTRANK.INC not working in my Excel?

Common issues with PERCENTRANK.INC include #N/A if x not in array range. Start by checking the syntax =PERCENTRANK.INC(array, x, [significance]), then verify each referenced cell or range.

Statistical

PERCENTRANK.INC Function in Excel

Returns the rank of a value in a data set as a percentage (0..1, inclusive).

Syntax

=PERCENTRANK.INC(array, x, [significance])

Arguments

array (required): Data array
x (required): Value to rank
significance (optional): Decimal places (default 3)

Examples

=PERCENTRANK.INC(A1:A100, 50) - Percentile rank of 50 - Result: Rank as decimal

PERCENTRANK.INC for data analysis

Confirm whether you need entire columns, filtered subsets, or distinct values.
Use [COUNTIFS](/functions/countifs/) and [SUMIFS](/functions/sumifs/) for multi-criteria metrics.
Pivot tables complement single-cell statistical formulas for exploration.

Common errors

#N/A if x not in array range

Use cases

Relative standing
Grading
Performance ranking

Frequently asked questions

What is the PERCENTRANK.INC function in Excel? PERCENTRANK.INC returns the rank of a value in a data set as a percentage (0..1, inclusive). The syntax is =PERCENTRANK.INC(array, x, [significance]). Typical use cases include relative standing, grading, performance ranking.
How do I use the PERCENTRANK.INC function? To use PERCENTRANK.INC, type =PERCENTRANK.INC( in a cell and provide the required arguments. Excel will show you the syntax and parameter hints as you type. Make sure to close the parentheses and press Enter to execute the function.
What type of data does PERCENTRANK.INC work with? PERCENTRANK.INC works with numerical data and can handle ranges, arrays, and individual values. It ignores text values and empty cells in its calculations, focusing only on numeric data for accurate statistical analysis.
Why is PERCENTRANK.INC not working in my Excel? Common issues with PERCENTRANK.INC include #N/A if x not in array range. Start by checking the syntax =PERCENTRANK.INC(array, x, [significance]), then verify each referenced cell or range.

Editorial review

Reviewed by Excel.Directory Editorial Team. Updated May 2026.