How to Ignore Zeros When Calculating Cell Averages in Google Sheets

Hello, besties! Are you tired of those pesky zeros messing up your averages in Google Sheets? Well, worry no more! We’ve got a nifty solution that will help you exclude those zeros and get accurate results. It’s super easy, so let’s dive right in!

Why the AVERAGE Function Isn’t Enough

The AVERAGE function in Google Sheets includes zeros when calculating averages, which can skew your data depending on your goals. But fear not! We have the perfect workaround to exclude those zeros and get the true average you deserve.

Take a look at this example to see how it works:

As you can see, those zeros can make a big difference. That’s why whenever you need to completely ignore zeros, you should use the AVERAGEIF function instead. Now, let’s see how you can apply it to your data.

How to Exclude Zeros When Calculating Cell Averages

To exclude zero values when calculating averages in Google Sheets, follow these simple steps:

1. Select an empty cell where you want Google Sheets to display the result of the function.
2. Type =AVERAGEIF(B1:B5, "<>0") into the formula bar and press Enter.

Voila! You’ll get the average without taking those pesky zeros into account. It’s that easy!

Now, if you’re curious about how the custom version of the AVERAGEIF function works, here’s a detailed explanation:

• By design, the AVERAGEIF function returns the average value based on specified criteria. Alternatively, we could have used the AVERAGEIFS function to achieve the same result.
• B1:B5 is the range of cells on which the function operates and to which the conditions specified in the second part of AVERAGEIF apply.
• <>0 is the second part of the equation, where we use Google Sheets’ “not equal to” operator to indicate that we don’t want to include zero values when calculating the average of the values in the specified cell range.

Ignoring the “#DIV/0!” Error When Calculating Averages

Now, let’s talk about another common issue: the “#DIV/0!” error. Don’t you just hate it when it pops up and ruins your averages? Well, no worries! We’ve got a solution for that too.

To ignore the #DIV/0! error when calculating averages in Google Sheets, use the following function:

=AVERAGEIF(B1:B5, "<>#DIV/0!")

This modification of the AVERAGEIF function ignores all instances of the #DIV/0! error in your dataset, allowing you to complete the average calculation without triggering an error.

And there you have it! By following these simple steps, you can easily calculate averages without distorting your results, even when dealing with multiple zero values in your dataset.

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Now go forth and make those averages shine, my friends!