Excel Math & Trig functions perform many of the common mathematical calculations, including basic arithmetic, conditional sums & products, exponents & logarithms, and the trigonometric ratios.
The ABS function in Excel returns the absolute value of a number. In other words: the ABS function removes the minus sign (-) from a negative number, making it positive. 1. For example, the ABS function in cell B1 below returns the absolute value of a negative number. The ABS function has no effect on 0 (zero) or positive …
What is COMBIN function in Excel? COMBIN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the number of combinations for a given number of items. Use COMBIN to determine the total possible number of groups for a given number of items. Syntax of COMBIN function COMBIN(number, number_chosen) The COMBIN function …
To calculate a weighted average in Excel, simply use the SUMPRODUCT and the SUM function. 1. The AVERAGE function below calculates the normal average of three scores. Suppose your teacher says, “The test counts twice as much as the quiz and the final exam counts three times as much as the quiz”. 2. Below you can find the …
What is COMBINA function in Excel? COMBINA function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the number of combinations (with repetitions) for a given number of items. Syntax of COMBINA function COMBINA(number, number_chosen) The COMBINA function syntax has the following arguments. Number: Must be greater than or equal to 0, …
This example illustrates two functions to chop off decimals in Excel. The INT and the TRUNC function. Int The INT (Integer) function rounds a number down to the nearest integer. Conclusion: the INT function only chops off decimals from positive numbers. Trunc Truncate a number to a given precision. The TRUNC (Truncate) function always chops off decimals. The TRUNC function can keep …
What is COS function in Excel? COS function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the cosine of the given angle. Syntax of COS function COS(number) The COS function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The angle in radians for which you want the cosine. COS formula explanation If the …
Find Nearest Multiple in Excel This example illustrates three functions to round numbers to a multiple of x in Excel. The MROUND, CEILING and the FLOOR function. Mround 1. For example, round a number to the nearest multiple of 10. 2. For example, round a number to the nearest multiple of 5. Ceiling The same as MROUND but rounds up. Floor The same as …
What is COSH function in Excel? COSH function is one of the Maths and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the hyperbolic cosine of a number. Syntax of COSH function COSH(number) The COSH function syntax has the following arguments: Number: Any real number for which you want to find the hyperbolic cosine. COSH formula explanation …
This example illustrates the EVEN and the ODD function in Excel. It also shows you how to determine if a number is even or odd. Even 1. Rounds a positive number up to the nearest even integer. 2. Rounds a negative number down to the nearest even integer. Odd 1. Rounds a positive number up to the nearest odd integer. …
What is COT function in Excel? COT function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that return the cotangent of an angle specified in radians. Syntax of COT function COT(number) The COT function syntax has the following arguments. Number: The angle in radians for which you want the cotangent. COT formula explantion …
What is COTH function in Excel? COTH function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that return the hyperbolic cotangent of a hyperbolic angle. Syntax of COTH function COTH(number) The COTH function syntax has the following arguments. Number COTH formula explanation The hyperbolic cotangent is an analog of the ordinary (circular) cotangent. …
What is CSC function in Excel? CSC function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the cosecant of an angle specified in radians. Syntax of CSC function CSC(number) The CSC function syntax has the following arguments. Number CSC formula explanation The absolute value of Number must be less than 2^27. …
What is CSCH function in Excel? CSCH function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that return the hyperbolic cosecant of an angle specified in radians. Syntax of CSCH function CSCH(number) The CSCH function syntax has the following arguments. Number CSCH formula explanation The absolute value of Number must be less than …
What is DECIMAL function in Excel? DECIMAL function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that converts a text representation of a number in a given base into a decimal number. Syntax of DECIMAL function DECIMAL(text, radix) The DECIMAL function syntax has the following arguments. Text: Radix: Radix must be an integer. …
What is ATAN function in Excel? ATAN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the arctangent, or inverse tangent, of a number. The arctangent is the angle whose tangent is number. The returned angle is given in radians in the range -pi/2 to pi/2. Syntax of ATAN function ATAN(number) The …
Excel has two useful functions when it comes to generating random numbers. The RAND and RANDBETWEEN function. Rand The RAND function generates a random decimal number between 0 and 1. 1. Select cell A1. 2. Type RAND() and press Enter. The RAND function has no arguments. 3. To generate a list of random numbers, select cell A1, click on …
The powerful SUMIF function in Excel sums cells based on one criteria. This page contains many easy to follow SUMIF examples. Numbers 1. The SUMIF function below (two arguments) sums values in the range A1:A5 that are less than or equal to 10. 2. The following SUMIF function gives the exact same result. It uses the & operator to …
This example teaches you how to simulate the roll of two dice in Excel. Note: the instructions below do not teach you how to format the worksheet. We assume that you know how to change font sizes, font styles, insert rows and columns, add borders, change background colors, etc. 1. At the moment, each cell contains …
This tutorial shows how to Sum last n columns in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUM(INDEX(data,0,COLUMNS(data)-(n-1)):INDEX(data,0,COLUMNS(data))) Explanation To sum the last n columns in a table of data (i.e. last 3 columns, last 4 columns, etc.) you can use a formula based on the INDEX function. In the example shown, the formula in K5: …
This tutorial shows how to Sum visible rows in a filtered list in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUBTOTAL(9,range) Explanation If you want to sum only the visible rows in a filtered list (i.e. only those rows not filtered out), you can use the SUBTOTAL function with function number 9 or 109. What makes SUBTOTAL …
This tutorial shows how to Count if two criteria match in Excel using the example below; Formula =COUNTIFS(range1,critera1,range2,critera2) Explanation If you want to count rows where two (or more) criteria match, you can use a formula based on the COUNTIFS function. In the example shown, we want to count the number of orders with a …
This tutorial shows how to Count matches between two columns in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUMPRODUCT(–(range1=range2)) Explanation If you want to compare two columns and count matches in corresponding rows, you can use the SUMPRODUCT function with a simple comparison of the two ranges. For example, if you have values in B5:B11 and …
This tutorial shows how to Count rows with multiple OR criteria in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUMPRODUCT(–((criteria1)+(criteria2)>0)) Explanation To count rows using multiple criteria across different columns – with OR logic – you can use the SUMPRODUCT function. In the example shown, the formula in H7 is: =SUMPRODUCT(–((C5:C11=”blue”)+(D5:D11=”dog”)>0)) How this formula works In the example shown, we …
This tutorial shows how to Count total matches in two ranges in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUMPRODUCT(COUNTIF(range1,range2)) Explanation If you want to compare two ranges, and count total matches between the two ranges, you can use a formula that combines the COUNTIF and SUMPRODUCT functions. Context Suppose you have a “master” list of some …
This tutorial shows how to Count visible rows in a filtered list in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUBTOTAL(3,range) Explanation If you want to count the number of visible items in a filtered list, you can use the SUBTOTAL function, which automatically ignores rows that are hidden by a filter. The SUBTOTAL function can perform calculations …
This tutorial shows how to Count rows that contain specific values in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUM(–(MMULT(–(criteria),TRANSPOSE(COLUMN(data)))>0)) Explanation To count rows that contain specific values, you can use an array formula based on the MMULT, TRANSPOSE, COLUMN, and SUM functions. In the example shown, the formula in G5 is: {=SUM(–(MMULT(–(data=90),TRANSPOSE(COLUMN(data)))>0))} where data is the named range B4:B12. Note: this …
This tutorial shows how to Count visible rows only with criteria in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUMPRODUCT((range=criteria)*(SUBTOTAL(3,OFFSET(range,rows,0,1)))) Explanation To count visible rows only with criteria, you can use a rather complex formula based on SUMPRODUCT, SUBTOTAL, and OFFSET. The problem The SUBTOTAL function can easily generate sums and counts for hidden and non-hidden …
This tutorial shows how to work SUMPRODUCT count multiple OR criteria in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUMPRODUCT(ISNUMBER(MATCH(range1,{“A”,”B”},0))*ISNUMBER(MATCH(range2,{“X”,”Y”,”Z”},0))) Explanation To count matching rows with multiple OR criteria, you can use a formula based on the SUMPRODUCT function. In the example shown, the formula in F10 is: =SUMPRODUCT(ISNUMBER(MATCH(B5:B11,{“A”,”B”},0))* ISNUMBER(MATCH(C5:C11,{“X”,”Y”,”Z”},0))) This formula returns a count of rows …
This tutorial shows how to Sum bottom n values in Excel. You can use a combination of SUMPRODUCT function and SMALL function to get the sum bottom n values in the example below; Formula =SUMPRODUCT(SMALL(range,{1,2,n})) Explanation If you need to sum or add the bottom values in a range, you can do so with a formula that uses the …
This tutorial shows how to Sum bottom n values with criteria in Excel. You can use a combination of SUM function, SMALL function and IF function to get the sum bottom in the example below; Formula {=SUM(SMALL(IF(range1=criteria,range2),{1,2,3,N}))} Explanation To sum the bottom n values in a range matching criteria, you can use an array formula based on the …
Example of PI function Steps to follow: 1. Open a new Excel worksheet. 2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1 Note: For formulas to show results, select them, press F2 key on your keyboard and then press Enter. You can adjust the column widths to see all the data, …
What is SIN function in Excel? SIN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the sine of the given angle. Syntax of SIN function SIN(number) The SIN function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The angle in radians for which you want the sine. SIN formula explanation If your …
What is ABS function in Excel? ABS function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the absolute value of a number. The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign. Syntax of ABS function ABS(number) The ABS function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The real number …
What is EVEN function in Excel? EVEN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns number rounded up to the nearest even integer. You can use this function for processing items that come in twos. For example, a packing crate accepts rows of one or two items. The crate …
What is POWER function in Excel? POWER function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the result of a number raised to a power. Let’s say you want to calculate an extremely small tolerance level for a machined part or the vast distance between two galaxies. To raise a …
What is SINH function in Excel? SINH function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the hyperbolic sine of a number. Syntax of SINH function SINH(number) The SINH function syntax has the following arguments: Number: Any real number. SINH formula explanation The formula for the hyperbolic sine is: Example of SINH …
What is ACOS function in Excel? ACOS function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the arccosine, or inverse cosine, of a number. The arccosine is the angle whose cosine is number. The returned angle is given in radians in the range 0 (zero) to pi. Syntax of ACOS function ACOS(number) …
What is DEGREES function in Excel? DEGREES function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that converts radians into degrees. Syntax of DEGREES function DEGREES(angle) The DEGREES function syntax has the following arguments: Angle: The angle in radians that you want to convert. Example of DEGREES function Steps to follow: 1. Open a …
What is PRODUCT function in Excel? PRODUCT function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that multiplies all the numbers given as arguments and returns the product. For example, if cells A1 and A2 contain numbers, you can use the formula =PRODUCT(A1, A2) to multiply those two numbers together. You can also perform …
What is SQRT function in Excel? SQRT function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns a positive square root. Syntax of SQRT function SQRT(number) The SQRT function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The number for which you want the square root. SQRT formula explanation If number is negative, SQRT …