# SMALL

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## Content



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

## Syntax

SMALL(*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.

## Data Types

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

## Examples

`SMALL(B4:B8,2)`
`SMALL(R4C2:R8C2,2)`
`SMALL({15, 20, 10, 5}, 2)` gives the result 10

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.

## See Also

[LARGE](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsFtoK/FunctionLARGE) \| [Statistical Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functsstats)