# MIN

The *MIN* function returns the smallest number from a set of values. It evaluates the provided numbers or node references and identifies the lowest value among them. This function is commonly used in data analysis to determine minimum values, lower limits, or least-performing results within a dataset.

#### Syntax

<pre class="language-javascript"><code class="lang-javascript"><strong>MIN(value1, [value2], ...)
</strong></code></pre>

#### Arguments

* `value1`: The first number, array, or reference containing numeric values.
* `value2, ...` (Optional): Additional numbers, arrays, or references containing numeric values.

#### Return value

Returns the smallest value from the specified arguments.

#### Example

```javascript
MIN(Q1.Units, Q2.Units, Q3.Units, Q4.Units)
```

In the example below, the *Min Unit* measure is created using the MIN function, which returns the smallest unit value across the four quarters.

<figure><img src="/files/FyC93LPVfejK26V6IV2r" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Excel Equivalent

[MIN](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/min-function-61635d12-920f-4ce2-a70f-96f202dcc152)


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