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List of 500+ Google Sheet Formulas and How to Use Them
Are you ready to transform your spreadsheets into powerful tools? Transform your analysis, reporting, and data management.
Our curated list of 500+ Google Sheet formulas provides step-by-step guides on using the most popular formulas, like: VLOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF, IF, FILTER, and INDEX.
- Unlock the potential of VLOOKUP: Perfect for managing inventory.
- Discover the versatility of SUMIF: ideal for filtering data and summation.
- Learn the many uses of IF: a powerful tool to build logic in to your spreadsheets.
- Dive into advanced formulas like INDEX and FILTER: You'll need these for deep analysis.
At Better Sheets, we not only demystify complex formulas but also offer insights into commonly misused ones.
The goal is to help you become a Google Sheets expert, so you can create powerful spreadsheets that save you time and effort.
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Most Used Formulas
VLOOKUP
Use VLOOKUP() when you want a specific value in a column of data. Use VLOOKUP() when you want to retrieve information from a different column based on that value. Great for creating amazing summaries, dynamic reports, or managing inventory
SUMIF
When you need to calculate the sum of values in a range of cells that meet specific criteria, use SUMIF(). Great to use when you need to filter data. For instance, you can use it to sum all the revenue generated from a particular region, all the orders placed by a specific customer, or all the products with a certain attribute.
COUNTIF
Use COUNTIF() when you're trying to figure out frequency. Learn how to use COUNTIF in Google Sheets. Also check out it's possible alternative: SUMIF. Depending on what you're trying to do, COUNTIF could be your solution or not.
Most Popular Formulas
IF
Powerful and mysterious. Use IF() to make your spreadsheets gateways. Learn how to use IF in Google Sheets. Also check out it's oft-partner ISBLANK()
FILTER
the FILTER() formula in Google Sheets allows you to filter data based on a set of criteria. Learn how to use FILTER in Google Sheets. Also check out it's possible combination alternative: INDEX/SORT.
INDEX
A seemingly innocent and useless formula can be so powerful. INDEX pairs nicely with MATCH to replace VLOOKUP. And it's uses are almost endless. Learn more about the INDEX() formula in Google Sheets.
Most Misused Formulas
VLOOKUP
Powerful vlookup and easy to use. Learn how to use VLOOKUP in Google Sheets. Also check out it's possible alternative: INDEX/MATCH.
SUMIF
Don't know the syntax, or how to use SUMIF? Learn how to use SUMIF in Google Sheets. Also check out it's possible alternative: COUNTIF. Depending on what you're trying to do, SUMIF could be your solution or not.
CONCATENATE
Probably the most easily misspelled formula in all of Google Sheets. Learn how to use CONCATENATE in Google Sheets. Also check out it's possible alternative: JOIN.
515Google Sheets Formulas
Directory of every Google Sheets formula, From ABS to ZTEST, including Vlookup and, my favorite, IF()
RANDARRAY(rows, columns)
CHOOSECOLS(array, col_num1, [col_num2])
DSTDEVP(database, field, criteria)
ENCODEURL(text)
BYCOL(array_or_range, LAMBDA)
VALUE(text)
SEARCHB(search_for, text_to_search, [starting_at])
FREQUENCY(data, classes)
GROWTH(known_data_y, [known_data_x], [new_data_x], [b])
LINEST(known_data_y, [known_data_x], [calculate_b], [verbose])
DAYS(end_date, start_date)
UNICODE(text)
TRIM(text)
T(value)
DEC2BIN(decimal_number, [significant_digits])
RIGHTB(string, num_of_bytes)
RIGHT(string, [number_of_characters])
COUPPCD(settlement, maturity, frequency, [day_count_convention])
CUMIPMT(rate, number_of_periods, present_value, first_period, last_period, end_or_beginning)
CUMPRINC(rate, number_of_periods, present_value, first_period, last_period, end_or_beginning)
DISC(settlement, maturity, price, redemption, [day_count_convention])
SKEW(value1, value2)
DOLLARDE(fractional_price, unit)
DOLLARFR(decimal_price, unit)
EFFECT(nominal_rate, periods_per_year)
FV(rate, number_of_periods, payment_amount, [present_value], [end_or_beginning])
REPLACEB(text, position, num_bytes, new_text)
INTRATE(buy_date, sell_date, buy_price, sell_price, [day_count_convention])
IPMT(rate, period, number_of_periods, present_value, [future_value], [end_or_beginning])
SIGN(value)
COLUMNS(range)
XLOOKUP(search_key, lookup_range, result_range, missing_value, [match_mode], [search_mode])
IMCONJUGATE(number)
IRR(cashflow_amounts, [rate_guess])
MDURATION(settlement, maturity, rate, yield, frequency, [day_count_convention])
DDB(cost, salvage, life, period, [factor])
ISODD(value)
IMCOS(number)
IMCOSH(number)
IMCSC(number)
ARRAY_CONSTRAIN(input_range, num_rows, num_cols)
IMSEC(number)
REDUCE(initial_value, array_or_range, LAMBDA)
NOMINAL(effective_rate, periods_per_year)
NPV(discount, cashflow1, [cashflow2, ...])
MINVERSE(square_matrix)
FORECAST.LINEAR(x, data_y, data_x)
IMLOG10(value)
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