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How to calculate the median in visible cells only in Excel?

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In Excel, the median is often used as an alternative to the average, especially when dealing with outliers. However, if your data contains hidden or filtered cells, calculating the median for only the visible values can be tricky. In this article, we'll show you how to easily calculate the median in visible cells only.

Calculate the median in visible cells only

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Calculate the median in visible cells only

Here is a simple formula that can help you calculate the median value.

Select a cell where you will place the median value, type this formula =AGGREGATE(12,1,A2:A17) into it, then press Enter key.
A screenshot of the formula for calculating the median in visible cells using AGGREGATE function in Excel

Calculate the average or sum in visible cells only

If you want to average or sum data in visible cells only, you can try the AVERAGEVISIBLE and SUMVISIBLE functions in Kutools for Excel.

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1. Select a cell you want to place the sum or average, click Kutools > Kutools Functions > Statistical & Math > AVERAGEVISIBLE / SUMVISIBLE.
A screenshot of the Kutools for Excel menu with Statistical & Math options

2. Then in the Function Arguments dialog, select the range of values for which you want to calculate the sum or average.
A screenshot of the Function Arguments dialog

3. Click OK. The sum or average will then be calculated only for the visible cells.
A screenshot showing the result of summing or averaging visible cells using Kutools

You can also directly use the formulas =SUMVISIBLE() or AVERAGEVISIBLE()  to calculate if you have installed Kutools for Excel.

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