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PMT vs KURT

PMT

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

KURT

Known for Measuring Data Peakedness

Table of content

Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

PMT

Financial

PMT belongs to the Financial category. Excel functions specifically designed for financial calculations and analysis Click to see all.

KURT

Statistical

KURT belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Both*

Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

PMT

Financial Professionals

PMT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

Accountants

PMT is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.

KURT

Scientists

KURT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

Statisticians

KURT is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

PMT

Financial Calculations

PMT is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

KURT

Statistical Analysis

KURT is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

PMT

Calculate Loan Payments

PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.

KURT

Measuring Data Peakedness

KURT is known for Measuring Data Peakedness.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

PMT

Excel 3.0

PMT was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

KURT

Excel 95

KURT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

PMT

Most used function in banking industry

KURT

Named after mathematician Karl Pearson
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

PMT

The function that reminds you of your debts

KURT

Makes statisticians excited and everyone else confused

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

PMT

Intermediate

PMT has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

KURT

Advanced

KURT has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Both*

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

KURT

Array

KURT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Both*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Both*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

PMT

3

PMT needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

KURT

1

KURT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

KURT

Array

KURT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

PMT

Accurate Calculations

Industry Standard

Excel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability

Reliable

KURT

Advanced Statistics

Precise Calculations

Professional
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

PMT

Negative Number Output

Complex Parameters

KURT

Complex For Beginners

Specific Use Case