Google Sheets RANK.EQ function
Tells a number’s place in a list; ties share a place. In Spanish Sheets it is called JERARQUIA.EQV.
Syntax
English Sheets
=RANK.EQ(value, data, [is_ascending])
Spanish Sheets (Mexico locale)
=JERARQUIA.EQV(valor, datos, [es_ascendente])
Spanish Sheets (Spain, Latin America)
=JERARQUIA.EQV(valor; datos; [es_ascendente])
| Argument | What it is |
|---|---|
| value | The number to place. |
| data | The whole list, pinned with $. |
| is_ascendingoptional | TRUE if the smallest should be 1. |
Example
RANK.EQ(value, data) tells you a number’s place in the list: 1 is the highest. With a third argument of TRUE, the lowest is 1. Ties share a place.
=RANK.EQ(B2,$B$2:$B$8)
Common mistake
Pin the range with $ before copying; otherwise each row compares against a different list.
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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(value, data) tells you a number’s place in the list: 1 is the highest. With a third argument of TRUE, 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 Google Sheets 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 under a Mexico locale).
- Why does RANK.EQ use semicolons in some spreadsheets?
- It depends on each spreadsheet's locale, under File > Settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), arguments are separated by semicolons. Mexico and United States locales use commas.
- What is the most common RANK.EQ mistake?
- Pin the range with $ before copying; otherwise each row compares against a different list.