Excel FACT Function

Math Function · Intermediate Level

What is FACT?

Returns the factorial of a number. N! = N × (N-1) × (N-2) × ... × 1.

Syntax

=FACT(number)

Example

Formula: =FACT(5)

Result: 120

How It Works

5! = 5×4×3×2×1 = 120. Factorials grow extremely fast. Used in permutations, combinations, and probability.

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