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DAVERAGE.

Averages the values in a database column that match conditions.

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How it works.

DAVERAGE calculates the arithmetic average of numeric values in a column of records meeting criteria defined in a criteria range.

Formula syntax.

Standard Excel Notation
=DAVERAGE(database, field, criteria)
Tip:Arguments wrapped in square brackets [like_this] are optional; all other arguments are required.

Formula arguments.

Every parameter accepted by the DAVERAGE function is detailed below.

databaseRequired

Database range with headers.

Example value: A1:C5
fieldRequired

Target column name or 1-based index.

Example value: "Score"
criteriaRequired

Criteria range with column name and filter test.

Example value: E1:E2

Simple example.

Step-by-Step Scenario

Department Performance - Average Score

Calculate average sales for East region reps.

RepRegionSalesCriteria RegAvg Sales
AliceEast100East—
BobWest250——
CharlieEast300——
Applied Formula
=DAVERAGE(A1:C5, "Sales", E1:E2)
Expected Result:200

Evaluates DAVERAGE over the sample table cells, placing the verified output in cell E2.

Formula generator.

Full Generator Wizard

Customize the argument fields below to generate a tailored DAVERAGE formula ready to paste directly into your worksheet.

Generated FormulaReady to copy
=DAVERAGE()

Expected result behavior.

Returns number 200 based on sample evaluation criteria and active cell references.

Sample Output:200
Output Type:Numeric (Double/Integer)

Best Practices

  • You can specify multiple criteria rows to evaluate OR logic across database entries.

Common Mistakes

  • Returns #DIV/0! if no records in the database match your criteria.
Compatibility Database

Platform & version compatibility.

Verified platform compatibility matrix based on actual spreadsheet calculation engine specifications.

Excel✓
Supported
Excel 365✓
Supported
Excel 2021✓
Supported
Excel 2019✓
Supported
Google Sheets✓
Supported
Microsoft Excel History & Version Availability

Core standard function supported across all modern and legacy Microsoft Excel versions (365, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010), as well as Excel for the Web and Mac.

Google Sheets Compatibility Notes

100% compatible with Google Sheets. Uses identical argument order, data types, and standard calculation logic.

Frequently asked questions.

Technical Q&A
Can I use DAVERAGE across different worksheets in Excel?↓

Yes. You can reference cells located on other sheets by including the sheet name followed by an exclamation mark, for example: =DAVERAGE(Sheet2!A2:A10). If the sheet name contains spaces, enclose it in single quotes: ='Q1 Report'!A2:A10.

What is the most common reason for errors in DAVERAGE?↓

Returns #DIV/0! if no records in the database match your criteria.

Does DAVERAGE work identically in Google Sheets?↓

Yes, DAVERAGE is supported in both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets with standard evaluation behavior.