# LARGE

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## Content



This function returns the \_n\_th largest value in a data set, where *n* is specified.

## Syntax

LARGE(*array*,*n*)

## Arguments

This function has these arguments:

| **Argument** | **Description** |
| -------- | ----------- |
| *array* | Array from which to return the nth largest value |
| *n* | The position (from the largest value) for which to return the value (for example, 5 to return the fifth largest value). Must be equal to or less than the number of items in the array. |

## Remarks

Use this function to select a value based on its relative standing. For example, you can use it to return the third-place score in a competition.

## Data Types

Accepts array and numeric data for all arguments. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`LARGE(F1:F8,2)`
`LARGE(R1C6:R8C6,5)`
`LARGE({35,31,47,51,37,31,58,39},3)` gives the result 47.0000000000

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.

## See Also

[SMALL](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsRtoS/FunctionSMALL) \| [Statistical Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functsstats)