Excel RANK.EQ function
Returns a number’s place in a list. Ties share a place. In Spanish Excel it is called JERARQUIA.EQV.
Syntax
English Excel
=RANK.EQ(number, ref, [order])
Spanish Excel (Mexico)
=JERARQUIA.EQV(número, referencia, [orden])
Spanish Excel (Spain, Latin America)
=JERARQUIA.EQV(número; referencia; [orden])
| Argument | What it is |
|---|---|
| number | The value to place. |
| ref | The whole list. |
| orderoptional | 0 or omitted: the largest is 1; 1: the smallest is 1. |
Example
RANK.EQ(number, range) tells you a number’s place in the list: 1 is the highest. With a third argument of 1, the lowest is 1. Ties share a place.
=RANK.EQ(B2,$B$2:$B$8)
Common mistake
Anchor the list with $ before copying, or each row will compare against a different range.
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Practice RANK.EQ
Type the formula in the sheet and check it instantly. Spanish or English function names both work. See all lessons
Ranking with RANK.EQ
RANK.EQ(number, range) tells you a number’s place in the list: 1 is the highest. With a third argument of 1, the lowest is 1. Ties share a place.
In C2, calculate each student’s place by points (most points is 1).
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student | Points | Place | |
| 2 | Ana | 88 | ||
| 3 | Luis | 95 | ||
| 4 | Sofía | 72 | ||
| 5 | Diego | 95 | ||
| 6 | Valeria | 81 | ||
| 7 | Mateo | 90 | ||
| 8 | Paola | 67 | ||
| 9 |
Tip: while typing, click a cell or drag across several to insert their reference.
Frequently asked questions
- What is RANK.EQ called in Spanish?
- In Spanish Excel it is JERARQUIA.EQV. The formula =RANK.EQ(B2,$B$2:$B$8) is written =JERARQUIA.EQV(B2;$B$2:$B$8) (or with commas in Mexico).
- Why does RANK.EQ use semicolons in some Excel versions?
- It depends on regional settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), Excel separates arguments with semicolons. English Excel and Mexican Spanish Excel use commas.
- What is the most common RANK.EQ mistake?
- Anchor the list with $ before copying, or each row will compare against a different range.