HARMEAN function
Returns the harmonic mean
Syntax
HARMEAN(number1, [number2])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| number1 | Yes | The first number, cell reference, or range for which you want the harmonic mean.1 |
| number2 | No · repeats | Additional numbers, cell references or ranges for which you want the harmonic mean, up to a maximum of 255.2 |
Try HARMEAN
Harmonic mean of positive values
=HARMEAN({1,2,4})Three divided by 1 + 1/2 + 1/4 equals 12/7. Domain boundaries for zero and negative inputs are separate.
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HARMEAN · top-level call
=HARMEAN({1,2,4})1 / 1 · number1
The first number, cell reference, or range for which you want the harmonic mean.
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