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Average numbers ignore zero

Excel formula: Average numbers ignore zero
Generic formula 
=AVERAGEIF(range,"<>0")
Explanation 

To get the average of a set of numbers, excluding or ignoring zero values, use the AVERAGEIF function.

In the example shown, the formula in E6 is:

=AVERAGEIF(B6:D6,"<>0")

How this formula works

AVERAGEIF performs an average based on criteria you supply. In this example, the criteria supplied is "<>0", which means "not equal to zero".

Like AVERAGE , AVERAGEIF automatically ignores blank cells and text.

Author 
Dave Bruns
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