In this article, you will learn how to use the MULTIPLY function in Google Sheets.
What is the MULTIPLY formula in Google Sheets?
In Google Sheets, you can use the MULTIPLY formula to multiply two factors. It’s important to note that the MULTIPLY formula only takes two arguments and does not accept ranges or more than two factors as arguments.
How to use the MULTIPLY function in Google Sheets
The general syntax is as follows:
- Factor 1: This is the value to be multiplied.
- Factor 2: This is the second multiplier.
For example, to multiply the numbers 2 and 3 together, you would enter them in a Google Sheets cell. This would return the result 6.
You can also use the formula =MULTIPLY to multiply the contents of cells. For example, if you have the number 2 in cell B4 and the number 3 in cell C4, you can enter the formula =MULTIPLY(B4, C4) to multiply the two numbers together. This would also return the result 6.
How to multiply multiple cells by the same number in Google Sheets?
For example, you can multiply multiple cells by the same number using the following formulas. In the first example, you would create a table containing the first and second factor for each calculation, and you enter the same number in all cells of a column for the second factor.
Once you have inserted the MULTIPLY formula for the first row, you can copy and paste the formula for the other rows in the table. In the second example, you enter the second factor in one cell and use absolute reference in the MULTIPLY function.
Again, once you have inserted the MULTIPLY formula for the first row, you can copy and paste it in the other rows of the table.
How to multiply all cells at once?
Instead of using the MULTIPLY formula, you can use the PRODUCT function to multiply all cells at once, as the MULTIPLY function can’t accept an array or range as an argument.
What is the alternative to the MULTIPLY function in Google Sheets?
You can use the asterisk “*” as the multiplication operator in Google Sheets. For example, if you want to multiply 2 by 3, you can enter the following formula in a cell:
2 * 3
You can also use cell reference in multiplication. For example, if you want to multiply 2 in cell B1 by 3 in cell C1, the formula would be:
=B1 * C1
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Now, you have all the secrets to master the MULTIPLY function in Google Sheets. Have fun creating calculations and analyses in your Google spreadsheets!
