Sum only visible cells or rows in a filtered list
We usually apply the SUM function to sum a list of values directly. However, if you want to sum only visible cells in a filtered list in Excel, using the SUM function will include the hidden rows into the calculation. This tutorial demonstrates a formula based on the SUBTOTAL function with a specified function number to help you get it done.
How to sum only visible cells or rows in a filtered list?
As shown in the screenshot below, there is a fruits sales table, and you want to sum only the visible cells in column C after filtering. You can apply the following formula to get the result.
Generic Formulas
=SUBTOTAL (function_num, ref1, [ref2],...)
Arguments
How to use this formula?
Select a cell, enter the formula below and press the Enter key to get the result.
=SUBTOTAL(9, C5:C13)
Or you can also apply the following formula:
=SUBTOTAL(109, C5:C13)
Note:
Related functions
Excel SUBTOTAL function
The Excel SUBTOTAL function returns a subtotal in a list or database.
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