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Min-max normalization formula example

Learn how to clamp raw observations between lower and upper bounds and normalize them onto a zero-to-one hundred percent scale.

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1	Min-max normalization formula example
2	Example data — replace the blue input cells with your own.
3	Learn how to clamp raw observations between lower and upper bounds and normalize them onto a zero-to-one hundred percent scale.
4	Populated records	6	Prepared capacity used	10.0%
5	First record: Normalized score	62.5%	Peak: Normalized score	87.5%
6	Mean normalized score	58.3%	Average: Normalized score	58.3%
7			Active rows bar	██
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9	60 record rows (6 sample rows shown). Blue cells are inputs; dark cells calculate.
10	Observation	Measured value	Lower bound	Upper bound	Scale span	Clamped value	Normalized score	Scale bar
11	Reading A	70.0000	20.0000	100.0000	80.0000	70.0000	62.5%	█████████
12	Reading B	40.0000	20.0000	100.0000	80.0000	40.0000	25.0%	███
13	Reading C	90.0000	20.0000	100.0000	80.0000	90.0000	87.5%	████████████
14	Reading A (4)	105.0000	30.0000	150.0000	120.0000	105.0000	62.5%	█████████
15	Reading B (5)	32.0000	16.0000	80.0000	64.0000	32.0000	25.0%	███
16	Reading C (6)	112.5000	25.0000	125.0000	100.0000	112.5000	87.5%	████████████

Showing the first 16 of 72 rows and 8 of 8 columns. Cells with formulas show the formula on hover.

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1	Min-max normalization formula example
2	Method, inputs, and limits for this workbook.
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4	What it does
5	Learn how to clamp raw observations between lower and upper bounds and normalize them onto a zero-to-one hundred percent scale.
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7	How to use it
8	Replace the fictional records in blue cells with your own data. Keep the dark formula cells. Use the units stated in the column headers and keep each record on one row. Read the calculated columns and inspect the results before using them.…
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10	Formulas and method
11	Scale span subtracts the lower bound from the upper bound. Clamped value restricts the measured value to the interval using MIN and MAX, and normalized score divides clamped value less lower bound by positive span.
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13	Assumptions and limits
14	Linear min-max scaling is sensitive to the chosen bounds. Values outside the bounds are clipped to zero or one hundred percent rather than extrapolated.
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16	Missing numeric inputs

Showing the first 16 of 72 rows and 4 of 4 columns. Cells with formulas show the formula on hover.

What does this template do?

Learn how to clamp raw observations between lower and upper bounds and normalize them onto a zero-to-one hundred percent scale.

Scale span subtracts the lower bound from the upper bound. Clamped value restricts the measured value to the interval using MIN and MAX, and normalized score divides clamped value less lower bound by positive span.

Linear min-max scaling is sensitive to the chosen bounds. Values outside the bounds are clipped to zero or one hundred percent rather than extrapolated.

The working tab keeps editable inputs separate from formulas, with 6 populated sample rows, summary KPIs, an in-cell scale bar, and room for 60 records. The Notes tab explains the method and how to extend the range. All example records are fictional and can be replaced. Download a workbook format to retain formulas, or CSV when you need calculated values only.

What’s inside

Scale span subtracts the lower bound from the upper bound. Clamped value restricts the measured value to the interval using MIN and MAX, and normalized score divides clamped value less lower bound by positive span.
60 prepared record rows with blank-row guards and in-cell scale bars
Summary KPI block with peak, average, and capacity tracking
Blue input cells, typed dates and numbers, and frozen column headers
Notes with the method, assumptions, and range-extension instructions

Which tabs does the workbook have?

Tab	What it holds
Worksheet	Learn how to clamp raw observations between lower and upper bounds and normalize them onto a zero-to-one hundred percent scale.
Notes	How to use the workbook, formula method, assumptions, and file format limits.

What formulas does this template use?

This template holds 247 formulas in 308 cells across 2 tabs, so 80% of its cells calculate. They use 12 distinct functions; the longest formula is 138 characters.

Function	Uses	What it does
`IF`	546	one result when a test is true, another when false
`MAX`	242	largest value
`COUNT`	183	counts numeric cells
`MIN`	121	smallest value
`OR`	121	true when any test is true
`REPT`	61	repeats text
`ROUND`	61	rounds to a number of digits
`ISNUMBER`	60	true for a number
`NOT`	60	reverses true and false
`COUNTA`	4	counts non-empty cells
`COUNTIF`	4	counts cells meeting one condition
`AVERAGE`	2	mean of numbers

Counted from the workbook itself. Only functions that Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets and Apple Numbers evaluate the same way are used, so the formulas survive every download format.

How do you use it?

Replace the fictional records in blue cells with your own data. Keep the dark formula cells.
Use the units stated in the column headers and keep each record on one row.
Read the calculated columns and inspect the results before using them. Clear unused input rows; keep their formulas.
The prepared range holds 60 records in rows 11–70. Extend formulas and summary ranges together if you add more rows.

What is it good for?

Learn how to clamp raw observations between lower and upper bounds and normalize them onto a zero-to-one hundred percent scale
Replacing the labeled fictional records with your own figures
Checking a calculation before adapting it to a larger workbook

Questions about this sheet

How is the result calculated?

What assumptions should I check?

Linear min-max scaling is sensitive to the chosen bounds. Values outside the bounds are clipped to zero or one hundred percent rather than extrapolated.

Can I add more than 60 records?

Yes. Copy the formula columns into new rows and extend every summary range to include them. Keep inputs and formulas in their original columns.

Are the example records real?

No. All example data is fictional and intended to demonstrate the formulas. Replace it before using the workbook for your own work.