POWER vs PMT vs CEILING
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POWER vs PMT vs CEILING

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Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    POWER
    • Exponential Calculations
      POWER is known for Exponential Calculations.
    PMT
    • Calculate Loan Payments
      PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
    CEILING
    • Upper Rounding
      CEILING is known for Upper Rounding.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    POWER
    • More efficient than using multiplication operators
    PMT
    • Most used function in banking industry
    CEILING
    • Used in Scientific Calculations

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    POWER
    • The function that makes numbers feel superior
    PMT
    • The function that reminds you of your debts
    CEILING
    • Helps Numbers Reach Their Higher Self

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    POWER
    • Excel 2013
      POWER is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    PMT
    • Excel 2013
      PMT is compatible with 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
    For all*
    • 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
    POWER
    PMT
    CEILING

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to POWER
FLOOR
Known for Lower Rounding
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
⚙ performs better than POWER
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than POWER
📈 is more versatile than POWER
⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
⚙ performs better than POWER
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
📊 is easier to use than POWER
⚙ performs better than POWER
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
⚙ performs better than POWER
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER