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How To Use TIMEVALUE() Function in Google Sheets

Description

Returns the fraction of a 24-hour day the time represents.

How To Actually Use TIMEVALUE() in Sheets

TIMEVALUE(time_string)

Try TIMEVALUE yourself

In cells B1:B10, you have time strings like '2:30 PM'. Use the TIMEVALUE function in cell C1 to convert the time string in B1 to a time value. Drag the formula down to fill C2:C10.

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