NUMBERVALUE Formula in Excel

Parses a number from a string using decimal and group separators.

Syntax

Formula structure

Source: Quadratic docs
=NUMBERVALUE(s, [decimal_sep], [group_sep])
s
Required: Yes

Required argument used by the NUMBERVALUE formula.

[decimal_sep]
Required: No

Optional argument used by the NUMBERVALUE formula.

[group_sep]
Required: No

Optional argument used by the NUMBERVALUE formula.

Examples for the numbervalue formula in excel

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

NUMBERVALUE syntax pattern

=NUMBERVALUE(s, [decimal_sep], [group_sep])

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

NUMBERVALUE in a worksheet

=NUMBERVALUE("Text", [decimal_sep], [group_sep])

Parses a number from a string using decimal and group separators.

When to use NUMBERVALUE

Use NUMBERVALUE when you need to parse a number from a string using decimal and group separators.

  • Clean, reshape, and compare text values.
  • Prepare labels, IDs, and imported text for analysis.

How NUMBERVALUE works in Quadratic

In Quadratic, NUMBERVALUE follows the syntax NUMBERVALUE(s, [decimal_sep], [group_sep]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.

Common NUMBERVALUE mistakes

Most NUMBERVALUE 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.

Related formulas

NUMBERVALUE formula FAQ

What does the numbervalue formula in excel do?

NUMBERVALUE parses a number from a string using decimal and group separators.

What is the syntax for NUMBERVALUE?

The syntax is NUMBERVALUE(s, [decimal_sep], [group_sep]). Required and optional parameters are listed at the top of this guide.

Can Quadratic AI help with NUMBERVALUE?

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

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