How to use the Excel PRODUCT function

Summary

The Excel PRODUCT function returns the product of numbers provided as arguments. The PRODUCT function is helpful when when multiplying many cells together. The formula =PRODUCT(A1:A3) is the same as =A1*A2*A3.

Purpose

Get the product of supplied numbers

Return value

Product of supplied numbers

Syntax

=PRODUCT (number1, [number2], ...)

Arguments

number1 - The first number or range to multiply.
number2 - [optional] The second number or range to multiply.

Usage notes

The Excel PRODUCT function returns the product of numbers provided as arguments. The PRODUCT function is useful when when multiplying many cells together. The following formulas all return the same result:

=PRODUCT(A1:A3)
=PRODUCT(A1,A2,A3)
=A1*A2*A3

Notes

Numbers can be supplied individually or in ranges.
PRODUCT can accept up to 255 arguments total.
Only numbers in the array or reference are multiplied.
Empty cells, logical values, and text in the array or reference are ignored.

Related functions

Excel SUM Function

The Excel SUM function returns the sum of values supplied. These values can be numbers, cell references, ranges, arrays, and constants, in any combination. SUM can handle up to 255 individual arguments.

Excel SUMPRODUCT Function

The SUMPRODUCT function multiplies ranges or arrays together and returns the sum of products. This sounds boring, but SUMPRODUCT is an incredibly versatile function that can be used to count and sum like COUNTIFS or SUMIFS, but with more...

Good links

Microsoft PRODUCT function documentation

Excel Formula Training

Formulas are the key to getting things done in Excel. In this accelerated training, you'll learn how to use formulas to manipulate text, work with dates and times, lookup values with VLOOKUP and INDEX & MATCH, count and sum with criteria, dynamically rank values, and create dynamic ranges. You'll also learn how to troubleshoot, trace errors, and fix problems. Instant access. See details here.