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Excel Database Functions: Full List with Examples

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

These are all the Excel Database functions on Cellgrids. Open any function for its syntax, arguments, a worked example and a free practice spreadsheet.

FunctionWhat it does
DSUMSums a column in a table that matches a set of conditions.
DAVERAGEAverages a column in a table that matches a set of conditions.
DCOUNTCounts numeric cells in a column that match a set of conditions.
DCOUNTACounts non-empty cells in a column that match a set of conditions.
DGETPulls a single value from a column that matches a set of conditions.
DMAXReturns the largest value in a column that matches a set of conditions.
DMINReturns the smallest value in a column that matches a set of conditions.
DPRODUCTMultiplies values in a column that match a set of conditions.
DSTDEVEstimates standard deviation from a sample matching a set of conditions.
DSTDEVPCalculates standard deviation from a full population matching a set of conditions.
DVAREstimates variance from a sample matching a set of conditions.
DVARPCalculates variance from a full population matching a set of conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the main Excel Database functions?

Cellgrids lists 12 Excel Database functions. Popular ones include DSUM, DAVERAGE, DCOUNT, DCOUNTA, DGET. Each has its own page with syntax, arguments and an example.

How can I practice Excel Database functions online?

Open the free live spreadsheet on Cellgrids, type the function in a cell and check your answer. No Excel install or sign-up is needed to start.

Which Excel Database function should a beginner learn first?

Start with DSUM. Sums a column in a table that matches a set of conditions.

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