Google Sheets Formulas Cheat Sheet

Master Google Sheets with our comprehensive formulas reference guide. From basic math to powerful Google-exclusive functions like QUERY, ARRAYFORMULA, and IMPORTRANGE — find syntax, examples, and expert tips for every essential formula.

Found 4 formulas matching "AVERAGE"

AVERAGEIFS()

Math & Statistical

Calculates the average of cells that meet multiple criteria

Syntax:

=AVERAGEIFS(average_range, criteria_range1, criterion1, ...)

Examples:

=AVERAGEIFS(C1:C10, A1:A10, "A", B1:B10, ">50")

Average C where A='A' and B>50

=AVERAGEIFS(D:D, A:A, "North", B:B, 2024)

Average D for North region in 2024

Note: Returns #DIV/0! if no cells match the criteria

AVERAGE()

Math & Statistical

Calculates the arithmetic mean of numbers

Syntax:

=AVERAGE(value1, [value2], ...)

Examples:

=AVERAGE(A1:A10)

Average of range A1 to A10

=AVERAGE(A1, B1, C1)

Average of specific cells

=AVERAGE(A:A)

Average of entire column A

Note: Excludes empty cells and text from calculation

DAVERAGE()

Database

Averages values in a column that match specified criteria

Syntax:

=DAVERAGE(database, field, criteria)

Examples:

=DAVERAGE(A1:D100, "Score", F1:F2)

Average Score where criteria match

Note: Same structure as DSUM; criteria uses a separate range with headers

MEDIAN()

Math & Statistical

Returns the median (middle) value of a dataset

Syntax:

=MEDIAN(value1, [value2], ...)

Examples:

=MEDIAN(A1:A10)

Middle value in a sorted dataset

=MEDIAN(1,2,3,4,5)

Returns 3

Note: If even number of values, averages the two middle values

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📊 What is Google Sheets?

Google Sheets is a free, cloud-based spreadsheet application from Google, available as part of Google Workspace. First launched in 2006, it has grown into a powerful alternative to Microsoft Excel — and in several areas surpasses it, with unique features like real-time collaboration, built-in QUERY language, live data imports, and formulas for translating text and fetching stock prices directly in a cell.

🚀 Core Capabilities

  • ✓ Real-time collaboration: Multiple users edit simultaneously
  • ✓ Cloud storage: Auto-saves to Google Drive
  • ✓ QUERY formula: SQL-like data analysis in a cell
  • ✓ Live data imports: IMPORTHTML, IMPORTXML, GOOGLEFINANCE
  • ✓ ARRAYFORMULA: Apply formulas to entire columns instantly
  • ✓ Apps Script: JavaScript-based automation and macros

💼 Google Sheets Exclusive Functions

  • ⭐ QUERY: SQL-like language for filtering and aggregating data
  • ⭐ ARRAYFORMULA: Array operations without Ctrl+Shift+Enter
  • ⭐ IMPORTRANGE: Pull data live from another spreadsheet
  • ⭐ GOOGLETRANSLATE: Translate text between 100+ languages
  • ⭐ GOOGLEFINANCE: Live stock prices and financial data
  • ⭐ SPARKLINE: Mini charts directly inside a cell

⚡ Google Sheets vs. Excel

Google Sheets Advantages

  • • Free to use with a Google account
  • • Real-time multi-user collaboration
  • • QUERY, ARRAYFORMULA, FILTER, UNIQUE built-in
  • • Live web data imports (IMPORTHTML, IMPORTXML)
  • • Version history with per-cell tracking
  • • Works in any browser, no install needed

Excel Advantages

  • • More powerful PivotTables and data model
  • • Better performance with very large datasets
  • • VBA macros for complex automation
  • • More chart types and formatting options
  • • Power Query for ETL operations
  • • Industry standard in finance and enterprise

Google Sheets Pro Tips

ARRAYFORMULA shortcut: Press Ctrl+Shift+Enter in a cell to automatically wrap your formula with ARRAYFORMULA — applies it to the entire column instantly.

QUERY SQL-like syntax: Use SELECT, WHERE, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, LIMIT just like SQL — e.g. QUERY(A:D, "SELECT A, SUM(D) GROUP BY A")

IMPORTRANGE cross-sheet tip: Paste the full Google Sheets URL as the first argument. You only need to grant access once — after that, data syncs live between spreadsheets automatically.

FILTER with OR logic: Use + between conditions (not OR()) — e.g. FILTER(A:B, (A:A="X")+(B:B="Y"))

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