WorksheetFunction.Percentile Method (Excel)
Returns the k-th percentile of values in a range. You can use this function to establish a threshold of acceptance. For example, you can decide to examine candidates who score above the 90th percentile.
Important
This function has been replaced with one or more new functions that may provide improved accuracy and whose names better reflect their usage. This function is still available for compatibility with earlier versions of Excel. However, if backward compatibility is not required, you should consider using the new functions from now on, because they more accurately describe their functionality.
For more information about the new functions, see the Percentile_Inc and Percentile_Exc method.
Syntax
expression .Percentile(Arg1, Arg2)
expression A variable that represents a WorksheetFunction object.
Parameters
Name |
Required/Optional |
Data Type |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Arg1 |
Required |
Variant |
Array - the array or range of data that defines relative standing. |
Arg2 |
Required |
Double |
K - the percentile value in the range 0..1, inclusive. |
Return Value
Double
Remarks
If array is empty, PERCENTILE returns the #NUM! error value.
If k is nonnumeric, PERCENTILE returns the #VALUE! error value.
If k is < 0 or if k > 1, PERCENTILE returns the #NUM! error value.
If k is not a multiple of 1/(n - 1), PERCENTILE interpolates to determine the value at the k-th percentile.