GAMMA function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation
What is GAMMA function in Excel?
Syntax of GAMMA function
GAMMA(number)
The GAMMA function syntax has the following arguments.
- Number Required. Returns a number.
GAMMA formula explanation
- GAMMA uses the following equation:
- Г(N+1) = N * Г(N)
- If Number is a negative integer or 0, GAMMA returns the #NUM! error value.
- If Number contains characters that are not valid, GAMMA returns the #VALUE! error value.
Example of GAMMA function
Steps to follow:
1. Open a new Excel worksheet.
2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1
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Formula | Description | Result |
=GAMMA(2.5) | Returns the gamma function value of 2.5 (1.329). | 1.329 |
=GAMMA(-3.75) | Returns the gamma function value of -3.75 (0.268). | 0.268 |
=GAMMA(0) | Returns the #NUM! error value, because 0 is not a valid argument. | #NUM! |
=GAMMA(-2) | Returns the #NUM! error value, because a negative integer is not a valid argument. | #NUM! |