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The MIN function in Google Sheets is a mathematical function that is used to find the smallest value in a given range of cells. Its purpose is to quickly identify the minimum value in a set of data, making it useful for analyzing data and making calculations. To use the MIN function, simply select the cell where you want the result to be displayed, type “=MIN(” and then select the range of cells you want to evaluate. Press enter and the smallest value in the selected range will be returned. This function can also be used in combination with other functions to perform more complex calculations.
Google Sheets MIN Function
MIN Function
The MIN function is a premade function in Google Sheets, which finds the lowest number in a range.
It is typed =MIN and gets a list of cells:
=MIN(value1, [value2, …])You can select cells one by one, but also ranges, or even multiple ranges.
The function ignores cells with text. It will only work for cells with numbers.
Note: There is another function called =MAX, which finds the highest value in a range, the opposite of MIN.
Let’s have a look at an example!
Min Function Example
Find the lowest total stats in the range C2:C21:
- Select the cell
G5 - Type
=MIN - Click the MIN command
- Specify a range
C2:C21for the Total stats values - Hit enter
Now, the function returns the lowest value from the cells in the range:
Look at that! The function has successfully found the lowest value, 200. Magikarp has the lowest Total stats of the Pokemons in this list.
Let’s add text to a cell in the range C2:C21 to see what happens. Type Kadabra into the cell C21:
Right on! The function ignores the text typed in the range. 253 is returned as the new lowest value, as the old one was replaced with text. Rattata is now the Pokemon with the lowest Total stats in the range C2:C21.
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stats writer (2024). “What is the purpose and how to use the MIN function in Google Sheets?”. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Retrieved from https://scales.arabpsychology.com/stats/what-is-the-purpose-and-how-to-use-the-min-function-in-google-sheets/
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