AVERAGE function
Returns the average of its arguments
Returns the average (arithmetic mean) of the arguments.
Syntax
AVERAGE(number1, [number2])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| number1 | Yes | The first number, cell reference, or range for which you want the average.A1:A20 |
| number2 | No · repeats | Additional numbers, cell references or ranges for which you want the average, up to a maximum of 255.B1:B20 |
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Combine records from unequal groups
=AVERAGE(B2:B4)The three records total 140, so their mean is 140/3. Averaging the East mean of 20 and West mean of 100 answers a different, equal-region question.
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AVERAGE · top-level call
=AVERAGE(B2:B4)1 / 1 · number1
The first number, cell reference, or range for which you want the average.
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