仕組みと動作原理
MEDIAN関数はExcel業務を効率化する代表的な関数です。Returns the median (middle numeric value) of a data set. 複雑な集計や参照処理を簡素化し、データ分析の精度と生産性を飛躍的に高めます。
構文.
標準Excel表記法=MEDIAN(number1, [number2], ...)引数一覧.
この関数で指定できるすべての引数について詳しく解説します。
First number or range of numbers to analyze.
指定例:A2:A6具体的な計算例
ステップ別の実務シナリオCompensation Analysis - Median Salary
Calculate the median compensation to avoid executive salary skew.
| Role | Salary | Median Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Analyst | 60000 | — |
| Specialist | 70000 | — |
| Manager | 75000 | — |
=MEDIAN(B2:B6)Evaluates MEDIAN over the sample table cells, placing the verified output in cell C2.
数式ジェネレーター
ウィザードを開く引数を入力するだけで、シートにそのまま貼り付けて使える数式を作成できます。
=MEDIAN()出力される値の特性
Returns number 75000 based on sample evaluation criteria and active cell references.
実務上のベストプラクティス
- Unlike AVERAGE, MEDIAN is not skewed by extreme outliers, making it ideal for real estate home prices and salary benchmarks.
よくあるミスと注意点
- Text and blank cells within ranges are ignored; however, text entered directly into the argument list triggers #VALUE!.
各プラットフォーム対応表
実際のExcelおよびGoogleスプレッドシートの計算エンジン仕様に基づいた検証結果です。
Core standard function supported across all modern and legacy Microsoft Excel versions (365, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010), as well as Excel for the Web and Mac.
100% compatible with Google Sheets. Uses identical argument order, data types, and standard calculation logic.
よくある質問と回答
技術解説Can I use MEDIAN across different worksheets in Excel?↓
Yes. You can reference cells located on other sheets by including the sheet name followed by an exclamation mark, for example: =MEDIAN(Sheet2!A2:A10). If the sheet name contains spaces, enclose it in single quotes: ='Q1 Report'!A2:A10.
What is the most common reason for errors in MEDIAN?↓
Text and blank cells within ranges are ignored; however, text entered directly into the argument list triggers #VALUE!.
Does MEDIAN work identically in Google Sheets?↓
Yes, MEDIAN is supported in both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets with standard evaluation behavior.