# RAND

The *RAND* function returns a random decimal number between 0 and 1. A new random value is generated each time the function is evaluated or the report is refreshed. This function is commonly used in simulations, sample data generation, testing scenarios, and calculations that require random values

#### Syntax

```javascript
RAND()
```

#### Return value

Returns a random decimal number greater than or equal to 0 and less than 1.

#### Example

```javascript
RAND()
```

In the example below, the *Rand* measure is created using the RAND function, which generates a random decimal number between 0 and 1 each time the report is evaluated or refreshed.

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#### Excel equivalent

[RAND](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/rand-function-4cbfa695-8869-4788-8d90-021ea9f5be73)


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