The MIN and MAX functions in Sheets allow you to find the minimum (lowest) and maximum (highest) figure in a range of figures.

MIN Function

The MIN Function is a quick and easy way of finding the minimum figure in a set of figures in Sheets.

What it does…

Finds the minimum figure.

Syntax

=MIN(cellref:cellref)

=MIN(cellref:cellref,cellref:cellref)

Examples

=MIN(A1:A10)

=MIN(1,2,3,4,5)

=MIN(1,2,A2:A12)

=MIN(B2:B8,C2:C8,D2:D8)

Instructions

To use the MIN function in Sheets,

  1. Click on the cell where you want your answer
  2. Click on the Functions icon (the Greek letter sigma – looks like a backwards E)
  3. Choose MIN
  4. Click and drag over the cells where you want to find the minimum

MAX function

The MAX Function is a quick and easy way of finding the highest figure in a set of figures in Sheets.

What it does…

Finds the highest figure.

Syntax

=MAX(cellref:cellref)

=MAX(cellref:cellref,cellref:cellref)

Examples

=MAX(A1:A10)

=MAX(1,2,A2:A12)

=MAX(1,2,3,4,5)

=MAX(B2:B8,C2:C8,D2:D8)

Instructions

To use the MAX function in Sheets,

  1. Click on the cell where you want your answer
  2. Click on the Functions icon (the Greek letter sigma – looks like a backwards E)
  3. Choose MAX
  4. Click and drag over the cells you want to average

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