The PRODUCT function in Google Sheets is a versatile tool used to calculate the product of a series of numbers. It simplifies the process of multiplication, allowing users to work efficiently with ranges or individual values without having to use the asterisk operator () multiple times.

Syntax

PRODUCT(value1, [value2, ...])

• value1: The first number or range to multiply.
• value2: (Optional) Additional numbers or ranges to include in the multiplication.

Example #1

PRODUCT(2, 3, 4)

This function multiplies the numbers 2, 3, and 4 together, resulting in a value of 24.

Example #2

PRODUCT(A1:A3)

If cells A1, A2, and A3 contain 1, 5, and 10 respectively, this function will calculate 1 5 10, yielding a result of 50.

Example #3

PRODUCT(5, B1:B2)

If B1 and B2 contain 2 and 3, this function calculates 5 2 3, resulting in a final product of 30.

Error handling

• VALUE!: This error occurs when one or more inputs are non-numeric. Ensure all values are numbers and valid ranges.
• REF!: This error indicates a reference issue, typically occurring when a range referenced is deleted or invalid.
• NUM!: This indicates an invalid numeric value in the function. Check that all numeric parameters are appropriate and fall within valid limits.

Conclusion

In summary, the PRODUCT function is a valuable asset for anyone working with numerical data in Google Sheets. Its ability to simplify multiplication across various inputs makes it an essential tool for efficient data manipulation and analysis.