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How to sum values between two dates in Excel and Google Sheets
Topic:SUM & aggregationExcel & Google Sheets
=SUMIFS(B2:B5,A2:A5,">="&DATE(2024,1,1),A2:A5,"<="&DATE(2024,6,30))✓
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| Date | Sales |
| 2024-01-15 | 500 |
| 2024-04-20 | 300 |
| 2024-08-10 | 700 |
| 2025-01-05 | 400 |
=SUMIFS(B2:B5,A2:A5,">="&DATE(2024,1,1),A2:A5,"<="&DATE(2024,6,30))→0
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Step by step
- 1Put dates in column A and numeric values in column B.
- 2Enter =SUMIFS(B2:B5,A2:A5,">="&DATE(2024,1,1),A2:A5,"<="&DATE(2024,6,30)). The & concatenates the operator string with the date serial number returned by DATE().
- 3Press Enter. Rows with dates on or after 2024-01-01 AND on or before 2024-06-30 are included in the sum.
Tips
- Store start and end dates in cells (e.g. D1 and D2) and use ">="&D1 and "<="&D2 to make the formula reusable.
- Avoid putting dates directly as text inside the criteria string (e.g. ">="&"2024-01-01") — locale differences can cause mismatches. Use DATE() or a cell reference instead.
- If your dates include time components (datetime values), use < instead of <= for the end boundary and set it to the next day to catch all times on the last day.
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Frequently asked
Why does the formula return 0 when I know there are matching dates?
The most common cause is dates stored as text strings rather than real date serial numbers. Try =ISNUMBER(A2) — if FALSE, convert with DATEVALUE().
Can I sum between dates that include a specific month only?
Yes: =SUMPRODUCT((MONTH(A2:A5)=3)*B2:B5) sums all March values regardless of year.
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