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SUMIFS with Multiple Criteria

How to use SUMIFS with multiple conditions and criteria.

What is SUMIFS?

Returns the sum of a range depending on multiple criteria.

Syntax

SUMIFS(sum_range, criteria_range1, criterion1, [criteria_range2, criterion2, ...])

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Understand the arguments — SUMIFS requires specific inputs. Review the syntax above and make sure you understand each argument.
2. Set up your data — Organize your data with clear headers and consistent formatting before applying the formula.
3. Write the formula — Start typing =SUMIFS( in any cell and Google Sheets will show you the argument hints.
4. Test with sample data — Verify the output matches your expectations before applying to your full dataset.
5. Handle errors — Wrap in IFERROR() to gracefully handle edge cases: =IFERROR(SUMIFS(...), "N/A")

Expert Tips

Note: sum_range comes FIRST, unlike SUMIF. Supports up to 127 criteria pairs.

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