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AVERAGE Examples in Excel

Learn AVERAGE examples for scores, sales, time, and simple performance reports.

Updated 2026-06-125 practical examplesCopy-ready

What it does

AVERAGE returns the arithmetic mean of numbers.

Syntax or pattern

=AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...)
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5 practical examples

1

Average scores

Calculate the average score in a range.

=AVERAGE(B2:B100)

Blanks are ignored.

2

Average table column

Average order value.

=AVERAGE(Orders[Amount])

Structured references are readable.

3

Average across months

Average monthly values in a row.

=AVERAGE(B2:M2)

Good for monthly performance reports.

4

Avoid errors

Return blank if the average fails.

=IFERROR(AVERAGE(B2:B100),"")

Useful when a range may have no numbers.

5

Average visible rows

Average only filtered rows.

=SUBTOTAL(101,B2:B100)

Function 101 averages visible values.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Selecting ranges with different sizes.
  • Using text values where numbers are required.
  • Forgetting how blanks and hidden rows are treated.

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FAQ

Can this formula use Excel Tables?

Yes. Structured references often make summary formulas easier to read.

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