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Excel MEDIAN Function

Excel MEDIAN function
Summary 

The MEDIAN function returns the median (middle number) in a group of supplied numbers. For example, =MEDIAN(1,2,3,4,5) returns 3.

Purpose 
Get the median of a group of numbers
Return value 
A number representing the median.
Syntax 
=MEDIAN (number1, [number2], ...)
Arguments 
  • number1 - A number or cell reference that refers to numeric values.
  • number2 - [optional] A number or cell reference that refers to numeric values.
Usage notes 
  • When the total number of supplied numbers is odd, the median is calculated as the middle number in the group.
  • When the total number of supplied numbers is even, the median is calculated as the average of the two numbers in the middle.
  • Cells that contain text, logical values, or no value are ignored.
  • Numbers can be supplied as numbers, ranges, named ranges, or cell references that contain numeric values. Up to 255 numbers can be supplied.
Related functions 
Excel AVERAGE function
Excel AVERAGE Function

The Excel AVERAGE function returns the average of values supplied as multiple arguments. AVERAGE can handle up to 255 individual arguments, which can include numbers, cell references, ranges, arrays, and constants.

Excel MODE function
Excel MODE Function

The Excel MODE function returns the most frequently occurring number in a numeric data set. For example, =MODE(1,2,4,4,5,5,5,6) returns 5.

Good links 
Microsoft MEDIAN function documentation

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