Counts the number of cells within a range that meet a criterion.
Sample Usage
COUNTIF(Quantity:Quantity, >25)
Syntax
COUNTIF(
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range
-
criterion
- range—The group of cells to count.
- criterion—The value that determines which cells in the range will be counted; for example: 15, "Hello World!", or >25.
Usage Notes
- For criterion, acceptable operators include: = (equal to), <> (not equal to), > (greater than), < (less than), >= (greater than or equal to), <= (less than or equal to).
- Blank cells aren't counted when using <> (not equal to). For example, the formula =COUNTIF(Item:Item, <> "Shirt") won't count any blank cells that exist in the Item column.
Examples
This example references the following sheet information:
| Clothing Item | Transaction Total | Units Sold | In Stock? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-Shirt | 1,170.00 | 78 | true |
| 2 | Pants | 1,491.00 | 42 | false |
| 3 | Jacket | 812.00 | 217 | true |
Given the table above, here are some examples of using COUNTIF in a sheet:
| Formula | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| =COUNTIF([Units Sold]:[Units Sold], >50) | Count the number of rows where the value in the “Units Sold” column is greater than 50. Rows 1 & 3 meet the criteria. | 2 |
| =COUNTIF([In Stock?]:[In Stock?], 1) | Count the number of rows where the “In Stock?” checkbox is checked. Rows 1 & 3 meet the criteria. | 2 |
| =COUNTIF([Clothing Item]:[Clothing Item], "Jacket") | Count the number of rows where value in the “Clothing Item” column is “Jacket.” Row 3 meets the criteria. | 1 |