COUNTIFS Formula

Evaluates multiple values against their criteria, then counts sets of values that meet every criterion.

Syntax

Formula structure

Source: Quadratic docs
=COUNTIFS(eval_range1, criteria1, [more_eval_ranges_and_criteria...])
eval_range1
Required: Yes

Required argument used by the COUNTIFS formula.

criteria1
Required: Yes

Required argument used by the COUNTIFS formula.

[more_eval_ranges_and_criteria...]
Required: No

Optional argument used by the COUNTIFS formula.

Examples for the countifs formula

Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.

COUNTIFS syntax pattern

=COUNTIFS(eval_range1, criteria1, [more_eval_ranges_and_criteria...])

Use this COUNTIFS pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.

COUNTIFS in a worksheet

=COUNTIFS(eval_range1, criteria1, [more_eval_ranges_and_criteria...])

Evaluates multiple values against their criteria, then counts sets of values that meet every criterion.

When to use COUNTIFS

Use COUNTIFS when you need to evaluate multiple values against their criteria, then counts sets of values that meet every criterion.

  • Summarize ranges with counts, averages, variance, and standard deviation.
  • Build quick descriptive statistics.

How COUNTIFS works in Quadratic

In Quadratic, COUNTIFS follows the syntax COUNTIFS(eval_range1, criteria1, [more_eval_ranges_and_criteria...]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.

Common COUNTIFS mistakes

Most COUNTIFS issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.

  • Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
  • Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
  • Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.

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COUNTIFS formula FAQ

What does the countifs formula do?

COUNTIFS evaluates multiple values against their criteria, then counts sets of values that meet every criterion.

What is the syntax for COUNTIFS?

The syntax is COUNTIFS(eval_range1, criteria1, [more_eval_ranges_and_criteria...]). Required and optional parameters are listed at the top of this guide.

Can Quadratic AI help with COUNTIFS?

Yes. Quadratic AI can write a COUNTIFS formula, explain existing formula logic, or help debug broken references and unexpected results.

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