What's the difference between GTE and GT?

GTE returns TRUE at equality; GT does not. GTE(500, 500) returns TRUE, but GT(500, 500) returns FALSE. Use GTE for 'at least' and GT for 'more than' comparisons.

Can GTE compare text values?

Yes; GTE compares text alphabetically. However, text-stored numbers may not sort correctly; ensure odometer and cost data are stored as numeric types, not text strings.

How do I use GTE with multiple conditions?

Combine with AND() or OR() functions: =AND(GTE(D2, 400), GTE(B2, 50000)) finds expensive services on high-mileage vehicles. Or use nested IF() statements for more complex logic.

What if I compare dates using GTE?

Dates stored as numbers compare correctly; 2024-03-10 >= 2024-01-15 evaluates properly. Ensure date formats are consistent to avoid comparison errors.

GTE function

GTE returns TRUE when the first value is greater than or equal to the second, useful for filtering maintenance records by cost thresholds or mileage milestones.

=GTE(value1, value2)

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Arguments

How GTE reads its arguments

Argument	Required	Description
value1	Required	The first value to compare; can be a number, text, cell reference, or formula result.
value2	Required	The second value for comparison; must be the same type as value1.

Returns

A boolean value (TRUE or FALSE) indicating whether the comparison condition is met.

Availability

Excel: Not available · Google Sheets: Supported

Worked examples

1. Flag high-cost services for auditing

Vehicle	Odometer	Service Date	Cost	Garage
Tesla S-100	45000	2024-01-15	250	Downtown Auto

=GTE(D2, 400)

Result: FALSE

The formula compares the service cost (D2: $250) against the $400 threshold. Since $250 is not >= $400, the result is FALSE, indicating this service should not be flagged for high-cost auditing.

2. Identify vehicles requiring major service

Vehicle	Odometer	Service Date	Cost	Garage
Ford Truck-105	120000	2024-03-10	800	Main Street

=GTE(B2, 100000)

Result: TRUE

The truck's odometer (B2: 120,000 miles) is compared to the major service milestone (100,000 miles). Since 120,000 >= 100,000, the formula returns TRUE, triggering major service requirements.

3. Verify services exceed minimum cost threshold

Vehicle	Odometer	Service Date	Cost	Garage
Honda Civic-102	68200	2024-05-12	500	Main Street

=GTE(D2, 300)

Result: TRUE

The Honda's service cost (D2: $500) is compared against the minimum threshold of $300. Since $500 >= $300, the result is TRUE, confirming the service meets or exceeds the required cost baseline.

Common errors

Which GTE error are you seeing?

Error	Why it happens	How to fix it
#VALUE!	Attempting to compare a text string with a number, such as =GTE('Premium', 400), when cost data is stored as text instead of numeric values.	Convert text values to numbers using VALUE() function or ensure all cost data is stored as numbers: =GTE(VALUE(D2), 400).
#N/A	One or both arguments reference cells containing missing data, an error value, or deleted content.	Verify source cells contain valid data by checking upstream formulas and ensuring no referenced cells have been cleared or contain error values.
#REF!	A column or row reference in the formula has been deleted, leaving the GTE formula pointing to an invalid cell location.	Update the formula to reference valid columns: if the Cost column moved from D to E, change =GTE(D2, 400) to =GTE(E2, 400).

Tips and when to use something else

GTE works best for threshold-based filtering; combine with IF() to return meaningful text: =IF(GTE(B2, 100000), 'Major Service', 'Routine').
For compound conditions like 'high cost AND high mileage,' use AND(): =AND(GTE(D2, 400), GTE(B2, 50000)).
Use LTE() to find records below a threshold instead; for example, =LTE(D2, 300) finds services costing $300 or less.
To filter entire maintenance rows by a GTE condition, use FILTER(): =FILTER(maintenanceLog, GTE(costColumn, 400)).

Related functions

GTGT tests whether the first value is strictly greater than the second value, returning TRUE if so and FALSE if not.LTReturns TRUE if the first value is strictly less than the second, FALSE otherwise; useful for conditional logic and filtering.LTELTE checks if one value is less than or equal to another, returning TRUE or FALSE; use it to test spend, thresholds, or any numeric comparison.IFThe IF function returns one value if a condition is true and another (or nothing) if it is false, letting you branch logic in a cell.ANDAND returns TRUE only if every supplied logical argument evaluates to TRUE; otherwise it returns FALSE, making it ideal for multi-condition checks.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between GTE and GT?: GTE returns TRUE at equality; GT does not. GTE(500, 500) returns TRUE, but GT(500, 500) returns FALSE. Use GTE for 'at least' and GT for 'more than' comparisons.
Can GTE compare text values?: Yes; GTE compares text alphabetically. However, text-stored numbers may not sort correctly; ensure odometer and cost data are stored as numeric types, not text strings.
How do I use GTE with multiple conditions?: Combine with AND() or OR() functions: =AND(GTE(D2, 400), GTE(B2, 50000)) finds expensive services on high-mileage vehicles. Or use nested IF() statements for more complex logic.
What if I compare dates using GTE?: Dates stored as numbers compare correctly; 2024-03-10 >= 2024-01-15 evaluates properly. Ensure date formats are consistent to avoid comparison errors.

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Reviewed 2026-09-17