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How to multiply two columns in Excel and Google Sheets
Excel & Google Sheets
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Step by step
- 1In a new column, enter =A2*B2 and copy it down for a row-by-row product.
- 2To total every row’s product at once, use =SUMPRODUCT(A2:A100, B2:B100).
- 3SUMPRODUCT multiplies the ranges pairwise and sums the result.
Tips
- The two ranges in SUMPRODUCT must be the same size or it returns #VALUE!.
- SUMPRODUCT can also count with conditions, e.g. =SUMPRODUCT((A:A="X")*1).
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Frequently asked
How do I multiply quantity by price for a whole column total?
Use =SUMPRODUCT(quantity_range, price_range). It multiplies each row and adds the totals in one formula.