RAND Function

About

RAND function in Excel returns a random number between 0 and 1.

Function Type

Math and trigonometry

Purpose

Generate a random number between 0 and 1.

Return value

Number equivalent to the Smallest Number or Date

Syntax

=RAND()

Arguments

RAND function takes no arguments


Example 1

Example 2


Notes

RAND function is a volatile function and update every time when a worksheet is recalculated or a workbook is opened.

RANDARRAY function is the updated version of RAND function.


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