How to find average of a column in Google Sheets

Use =AVERAGE(range) for a mean, or find average of a column with a matching Sheets function. Point formulas at ranges, not single cells, when you want the result to grow with new rows.

Steps

  1. 1

    Click the result cell.

  2. 2

    Enter the formula for your calculation.

  3. 3

    Press Enter and fill down if needed.

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