MINA function in Excel, how to use and examples

Not only does the MINA function in Excel find the smallest value in a data set, it also considers TRUE/FALSE values ​​and text numbers. Let's learn how to use it and see examples to apply it effectively to your work.

Syntax, how to use MINA function in Excel

Syntax: MINA(Value1, [value2], [value3],…)

In which:
- Value1 is a required argument.
- Value2 , Value3 ,… are optional.

The arguments Value1, Value2,… can be numbers, names, ranges of cells (C1:C5), reference values ​​(=C5), logical values: TRUE (has a value of 1) or FALSE (has a value of 0), or numbers written in text (one, two, three…) then this function calculates the value of that cell as 1.

Example: Given a score sheet of some students, find the smallest value in the Scores column.

To find the smallest value, use MINA with the formula 

  Cell C11 is: MINA(D5,D6,D7,D8,D9) or MINA(D5:D9)

We get the result:

The MINA function not only helps find the smallest value in Excel, but also considers both logical and numeric values ​​as text, helping users get more accurate results when working with mixed data.

In practice, you might use this function to find the lowest student score, determine the smallest value in a list of products, or analyze survey data. If you need to ignore logical values, consider using the MIN function instead.

Samuel Daniel

Update 20 February 2025