How to sum time in Google Sheets

Click the cell for the total and enter =SUM(range), for example =SUM(A2:A100). Or select the numbers and read the sum in the bottom-right explore/status area, then click it to paste. SUM ignores text; use SUMIF/SUMIFS when you need conditions.

Steps

  1. 1

    Click the result cell.

  2. 2

    Type =SUM( and select the range.

  3. 3

    Press Enter.

  4. 4

    Use SUMIF if you need criteria.

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