Google Sheets SMALL function
Returns the n-th smallest value in a range. In Spanish Sheets it is called K.ESIMO.MENOR.
Syntax
English Sheets
=SMALL(data, n)
Spanish Sheets (Mexico locale)
=K.ESIMO.MENOR(datos, n)
Spanish Sheets (Spain, Latin America)
=K.ESIMO.MENOR(datos; n)
| Argument | What it is |
|---|---|
| data | The range of numbers. |
| n | Which place: 1 is the smallest. |
Example
LARGE(data, n) returns the n-th largest value: n = 1 is the maximum, 2 the second, and so on. SMALL does the same from the bottom. Perfect for a top 3.
=SMALL(B2:B9,1)
Common mistake
If n is larger than the count of numbers, it returns #NUM!.
About Ads
This site uses Google AdSense to display ads. These ads help us keep WebHerramientas completely free. Ads are managed by Google and meet strict security and privacy standards.
Ads help us keep WebHerramientas free for everyone
Practice SMALL
Type the formula in the sheet and check it instantly. Spanish or English function names both work. See all lessons
LARGE and SMALL
LARGE(data, n) returns the n-th largest value: n = 1 is the maximum, 2 the second, and so on. SMALL does the same from the bottom. Perfect for a top 3.
In E2, write a formula that, copied down to E4, shows the three highest sales using the place in column D.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salesperson | Sales | Place | Sale | ||
| 2 | Carmen | 48200 | 1 | |||
| 3 | Jorge | 35900 | 2 | |||
| 4 | Lucía | 61750 | 3 | |||
| 5 | Andrés | 29400 | ||||
| 6 | Paola | 52300 | ||||
| 7 | Ricardo | 44100 | ||||
| 8 | Elena | 38650 | ||||
| 9 | Mateo | 57900 | ||||
| 10 |
Tip: while typing, click a cell or drag across several to insert their reference.
Frequently asked questions
- What is SMALL called in Spanish?
- In Spanish Google Sheets it is K.ESIMO.MENOR. The formula =SMALL(B2:B9,1) is written =K.ESIMO.MENOR(B2:B9;1) (or with commas under a Mexico locale).
- Why does SMALL 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 SMALL mistake?
- If n is larger than the count of numbers, it returns #NUM!.