What is AVERAGE function in Excel? MODE.SNGL function is one of Statistical functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the average (arithmetic mean) of the arguments. For example, if the range A1:A20 contains numbers, the formula =AVERAGE(A1:A20) returns the average of those numbers. Syntax of AVERAGE function AVERAGE(number1, [number2], …) The AVERAGE function syntax has the following arguments: Number1 Required. The first number, cell reference,…
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How to calculate average last N values in a table in Excel
To calculate the average for the last N values n an Excel table (i.e. last 3 rows, last 5 rows, etc.) you can use the AVERAGE function together with the INDEX and ROWS functions. See example below: Formula =AVERAGE(INDEX(table[column],ROWS(table)-(N-1)):INDEX(table[column],ROWS(table))) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in F5 is: =AVERAGE(INDEX(Table1[Sales],ROWS(Table1)-(F4-1)):INDEX(Table1[Sales],ROWS(Table1))) How this formula works This formula is a good example…
Sum range with INDEX in Excel
This tutorial shows how to calculate Sum range with INDEX in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUM(INDEX(data,0,column)) Explanation To sum all values in a column or row, you can use the INDEX function to retrieve the values, and the SUM function to return the sum. This technique is useful in situations where the row or column being summed is dynamic, and changes based…
Average top 3 scores in Excel
This tutorial shows how to work Average top 3 scores in Excel using the example below; Formula =AVERAGE(LARGE(range,{1,2,3})) Explanation To average the top 3 scores in a data set, you can use a formula based on the LARGE function. In the example shown, the formula in G6 is: =AVERAGE(LARGE(B6:F6,{1,2,3})) How this formula works The LARGE function can retrieve the top nth…
Average the last 3 numeric values in Excel
This tutorial shows how to work Average the last 3 numeric values in Excel using the example below; Formula {=AVERAGE(LOOKUP(LARGE(IF(ISNUMBER(data),ROW(data)),{1,2,3}),ROW(data), data))} Explanation To average the last 3 numeric values in a range, you can use an array formula based on a combination of functions to feed the last n numeric values into the AVERAGE function. In the example shown, the formula in D6…
Average numbers ignore zero in Excel
This tutorial shows how to work Average numbers ignore zero in Excel using the example below; Formula =AVERAGEIF(range,”<>0″) Explanation To get the average of a set of numbers, excluding or ignoring zero values, use the AVERAGEIF function. In the example shown, the formula in E6 is: =AVERAGEIF(B6:D6,”<>0″) How this formula works AVERAGEIF performs an average based on criteria you supply. In this…
Average numbers in Excel
This tutorial shows how to Average numbers in Excel using the example below; Formula =AVERAGE(range) Explanation To get the average of a set of numbers, use the AVERAGE function. In the example shown, the formula in E5 is: =AVERAGE(B5:D5) which is then copied down the table. How this formula works AVERAGE is an automatic function in Excel. In most cases,…
Average last 5 values in columns in Excel
This tutorial shows how to work Average last 5 values in columns in Excel using the example below; Formula =AVERAGE(OFFSET(firstcell,0,COUNT(rng)-N,1,N)) Explanation To average the last 5 data values in a range of columns, you can use the AVERAGE function together with the COUNT and OFFSET functions. In the example shown, the formula in F6 is: =AVERAGE(OFFSET(D5,0,COUNT(D5:J5)-5,1,5)) How this formula works The OFFSET function…
Average last 5 values in Excel
This tutorial shows how to work Average last 5 values in Excel using the example below; Formula =AVERAGE(OFFSET(A1,COUNT(A:A),0,-N)) Explanation To average the last 5 data points, you can use the AVERAGE function together with the COUNT and OFFSET functions. You can use this approach to average the last N data points: last 3 days, last 6 measurements, etc. In the example shown,…
3D sum multiple worksheets in Excel
This tutorial shows how to 3D sum multiple worksheets in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUM(Sheet1:Sheet3!A1) Explanation To sum the same range in one or more sheets, you can use the SUM formula with a special syntax called a “3d reference”. In the example shown, the formula in D6 is: =SUM(Week1:Week5!D6) How this formula works The syntax for referencing…
Calculate Weighted Average in Excel
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 corresponding weights of the scores.…
9 Mathematical Computations Example using Excel Statistical Function
In addition to formulas, another way to conduct mathematical computations in Excel is through functions. Statistical functions apply a mathematical process to a group of cells in a worksheet. This chapter gives an overview of some very useful statistical functions like: AVERAGE function, AVERAGEIF function, MEDIAN function, SUMIF function, MIN function, MODE function, STEDV function, LARGE function, SMALL function. Average To calculate the average of a range of cells, use the…