N Function

The N function is one of the information functions. It is used to convert a value to a number.

The N function syntax is:

N(value)

where value is a value to test entered manually or included into the cell you make reference to. Below you will find the possible values and the result of their conversion:

Value Number
number number
date date as serial number
TRUE 1
FALSE 0
error error value
Other 0

To apply the N function,

  1. select the cell where you wish to display the result,
  2. click the Insert Function Insert Function icon icon situated at the top toolbar,
    or right-click within a selected cell and select the Insert Function option from the menu,
    or click the Function icon icon situated at the formula bar,
  3. select the Information function group from the list,
  4. click the N function,
  5. enter the required argument,
  6. press the Enter button.

The result will be displayed in the selected cell.

N Function