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How do I count sets of cells in two columns?
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a 4 b 2 a 4 c 3 b 4 For the above example, I would like a formula that can count how many times "a" appears in column 1 with "4" in column 2 of the same row. The output for this example should be 2 |
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How do I count sets of cells in two columns?
On Jul 30, 10:04*pm, David wrote:
1 * 2 a * 4 b * 2 a * 4 c * 3 b * 4 For the above example, I would like a formula that can count how many times "a" appears in column 1 with "4" in column 2 of the same row. *The output for this example should be 2 In column C: =A1&B1, copy down. Then in any cell, assuming 5 rows: =COUNTIF(C1:C5,"=a4") - but there's probably a more elegant way! Watch below... |
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How do I count sets of cells in two columns?
Try this:
=SUMPRODUCT(--(A1:A5="a"),--(B1:B5=4)) -- Biff Microsoft Excel MVP "David" wrote in message ... 1 2 a 4 b 2 a 4 c 3 b 4 For the above example, I would like a formula that can count how many times "a" appears in column 1 with "4" in column 2 of the same row. The output for this example should be 2 |
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