Unleash the Power of Google Sheets with the SOMMEPROD Formula

Are you ready to uncover the hidden potential of Google Sheets? In this article, I will show you how to use the SOMMEPROD formula to make the most of your spreadsheets.

What is the SOMMEPROD Function in Google Sheets?

The SOMMEPROD function in Google Sheets multiplies corresponding values from two or more arrays and returns the sum of these products. It can be extremely useful in various situations, which we will explore below.

When to Use the SOMMEPROD Formula in Google Sheets?

Here are some common situations where you might use the SOMMEPROD formula:

• Calculating the total sum of products: The SOMMEPROD function allows you to calculate the total amount of sales without having to calculate each seller’s sales individually.

• Counting items that meet multiple criteria: You can also use the SOMMEPROD formula to count products that meet specific criteria.

Now that you understand the basics of the SOMMEPROD formula, let’s get practical!

How to Use the SOMMEPROD Function in Google Sheets

Here are the steps to use the SOMMEPROD function in Google Sheets:

1. Type “=SOMMEPROD(” or go to the “Insert” tab ➝ “Function” ➝ “Array” ➝ “SOMMEPROD”.

2. Enter the ranges by selecting cells or entering them directly within the brackets.

3. Press the “Enter” key on your keyboard.

Remember that you don’t need to add quotes when entering the formula name, and the number of cells in the selected ranges must be equal.

Here’s the generic formula for the SOMMEPROD function:

=SOMMEPROD(Array 1, Array 2, ..., Array n)

In this example, let’s use a small organization of 10 people, and we need to get the total amount of sales and costs from the data table below.

The first example (“Total des ventes” – Total sales) is relatively simple, with two columns in a range.

The second example (“Total des coûts” – Total costs) includes a different range in the formula. You can add a multiplication factor by inserting a field you want to include.

Now that you know how to use the SOMMEPROD formula to calculate sales and costs, let’s move on to more advanced examples.

How to Use the SOMMEPROD Formula with Two Criteria?

To use the SOMMEPROD formula with two criteria, you need to incorporate them into the formula. Here’s how to do it with examples:

In this example, we want to understand the total sales and costs of the sales department in Group W of Division A without having to calculate each individual’s sales or costs. The conditions should be placed within parentheses, as shown below.

Before we move on to other examples, let’s understand what the SOMMEPROD formula does with criteria by analyzing the previous example.

To simplify, let’s assume that the formula assigns 1 or 0 to each element in the selected ranges based on the criteria. If an element matches a criterion, it receives 1; otherwise, it receives 0. Therefore, for the “Division” column, 1 is assigned to “A” and 0 is assigned to “B”. The same operation is performed for the “Group” column. The obtained numbers become multiplication factors for each element. The SOMMEPROD formula sums the values of the elements that meet the conditions, resulting in a total of 120 in this example.

Now, let’s move on to the other examples.

In this example, we add an additional condition on the date to the formula.

In this example, we add an additional condition on the number of units to the formula.

How to Calculate the Sum of Products Across Multiple Sheets with the SOMMEPROD Formula?

You can also use the SOMMEPROD formula to get the sum of products across multiple sheets by simply selecting a range from different sheets. For example, if you’re on Sheet A and want to refer to the data from Sheets B and C, you just need to go to Sheets B and C while selecting the ranges in the SOMMEPROD formula.

Again, make sure that the number of cells in each range is equal, and the order of elements is consistent across all ranges.

In summary, the SOMMEPROD formula is a powerful tool for performing advanced calculations in Google Sheets. Whether you want to calculate the total sum of products, count items that meet specific criteria, or perform calculations across multiple sheets, the SOMMEPROD formula can help you manipulate your data more efficiently.

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