How to convert Excel values into buckets?

Question

I have a set of data in Excel and in one column is a estimate (number of weeks)

I want an Excel formula to bucket it into

• Small
• Medium
• La

Answer 1

If all you need to do is count how many values fall in each category, then this is a classic statistics question and can be very elegantly solved with a "histogram."

In Excel, you use the Data Analysis Add-In (if you don't have it already, refer to the link below). Once you understand histograms, you can segregate your data into buckets - called "bins" - very quickly, easily adjust your bins, and automatically chart the data.

It's three simple steps: 1) Put your data in one column 2) Create a column for your bins (10, 20, 30, etc.) 3) Select Data --> Data Analysis --> Histogram and follow the instructions for selecting the data range and bins (you can put the results into a new worksheet and Chart the results from this same menu)

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/create-a-histogram-HP001098364.aspx