Excel Function

AVERAGEIF

Returns average for values matching a condition.

AVERAGEIF(range, criteria, [average_range])

Arguments

range

Required

Specify the range used for condition check or aggregation.

criteria

Required

Enter the match condition, e.g. "Food", ">=80", "<>0".

average_range

Optional

Specify the range of values to average.

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Use AVERAGEIF to calculate the average of Sales in column D where Category matches Food. You can set ranges by dragging from the start cell to the end cell in the same argument field.

Example Table

#	AProduct ID	BProduct Name	CCategory	DSales
2	P001	Apple	Food	1200
3	P002	Banana	Food	980
4	P003	Notebook	Stationery	450
5	P004	Pen	Stationery	300
6	P005	Grapes	Food	1500
7	P006	Ruler	Stationery	250
8	P007	Peach	Food	860

How to Use (Formula)

=AVERAGEIF(C2:C8, "Food", D2:D8)

Result

1135

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AVERAGEIF FAQ

How do I use AVERAGEIF in Excel?

Use AVERAGEIF when you want to average values that match a condition. Enter Range, Criteria, Average range in that order, then add optional arguments when needed.

Where can I practice AVERAGEIF?

Use the "Start Function Practice" button to jump straight into AVERAGEIF drills.

What arguments does AVERAGEIF use?

The main arguments are Range, Criteria, Average range. Start with the required ones, then add optional arguments if needed.