How to Use Excel VAR.P Function in Office 365? – [with Examples]
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Published: 2020-09-11 08:47:54

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## Excel VAR.P Function:

![VAR.P Function](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VAR.P-Function.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-13565">VAR.P Function</figcaption>

In this article, we are going to learn how to use **Excel VAR.P Function in Office 365** with its syntax, description, and examples. Let’s step into this article!! Get an official version of **MS Excel** from the following link: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel)

## **VAR.P Function – Description:**

- This function is used to **calculate variance based on the entire population**.
- It can be manually calculated by using the below-given formula.

![Formula](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Formula.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-13560">Formula</figcaption>

## **Syntax:**

**=VAR.P(number1, [number2],..)**

### Parameters Description:

**Number1 ** – It is the first input number or cell reference.

**Number2 ** – It is an optional one. It can be a number or cell reference.

### Note:

- The arguments can be **Numbers** , **Names** , **Arrays** , or **References**.
- This function **ignores Empty cells, Boolean values, and Text, any Non-numerical values**.

The following table explains that the list of functions will consider the text and logical value, will not consider the text and logical values.  

| Function Name | Data Set | Text and logical Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [VAR](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-var-function-in-office-365-with-examples/) | Sample | It will be Ignored |
| [VARP](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-varp-function-in-office-365-with-examples/) | Population | It will be Ignored |
| [VAR.S](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-var-s-function-in-office-365-with-examples/) | Sample | It will be Ignored |
| [VAR.P](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-var-p-function-in-office-365-with-examples/) | Population | It will be Ignored |
| [VARA](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-vara-function-in-office-365-with-examples/) | Sample | It will Evaluate |
| [VARPA](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-varpa-function-in-office-365-with-examples/) | Population | It will Evaluate |

## **Examples:**

Let’s see some examples below.

### Example 1:

- Refer to the below screenshot.
- In this image, you can see the input data range from cell **B2 to B10** , and its **VAR.P value** is printed in the **cell**  **E3**.

![Example 1](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/1-31.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-13561">Example 1</figcaption>

The following mathematical calculation explains the working of VAR.P Function in Excel.

![Calculation of VAR.P](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Calculation-of-VAR.P.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-13563">Mathematical Calculation of VAR.P</figcaption>

### Example 2:

- This function **ignores Empty cells, Boolean values, and Text, any Non-numerical values**.

![Example 2](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2-27.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-13562">Example 2</figcaption>

## **Summary:**

In the above article, you can understand the usage of **Excel VAR.P Function in Office 365** with its syntax, description, and examples. Drop your **feedback** in the below comment section. Thanks for visiting **[Geek Excel.](https://geekexcel.com/)** Keep Learning!!

### Similar Functions:

- [**VAR Function**](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-var-function-in-office-365-with-examples/)
- [**VAR.S Function**](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-var-s-function-in-office-365-with-examples/)
- [**VARP Function**](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-varp-function-in-office-365-with-examples/)
- [**VARA Function**](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-vara-function-in-office-365-with-examples/)
- [**VARPA Function**](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-excel-varpa-function-in-office-365-with-examples/)