ABS Function (Absolute Value Calculation) in Excel

This article provides a clear overview of ABS Function (Absolute Value Calculation) in Excel, with the main facts, useful context, and practical details organized for easy reading.

this guide shows the syntax and usage of ABS function in Excel.

Description

ABS returns the absolute value of a number, the absolute value of a number is a non-negative number (always greater than or equal to 0, without a sign), and its value is equal to the value of the given number.

Syntax

= ABS (number)

Arguments

number is the real number you may need to get absolute value from, it can be a specific number, a reference containing a number or a numeric expression is a required parameter.

For Example

- Calculate the absolute value of a specific number: - 5, 5.

- Calculate the absolute value of a numeric expression:

- Calculate the absolute value of a reference:

So you know the syntax and usage of ABS function to calculate absolute value, you can combine ABS function with other functions to perform calculations on Excel. Good luck!