Excel formula: Sum visible rows in a filtered list

Generic formula

=SUBTOTAL(9,range)

Explanation

If you want to sum only the visible rows in a filtered list (i.e. only those rows not filtered out), you can use the SUBTOTAL function with function number 9 or 109. What makes SUBTOTAL especially useful is that it automatically ignores rows that are hidden in a filtered list or table.

Following the example in the screen above, to sum cells in column F for visible rows only, use:

=SUBTOTAL(9,F5:F14)

If you are hiding rows manually (i.e. right-click, Hide), use this version instead:

=SUBTOTAL(109,F5:F14)

By changing the function number, the SUBTOTAL function can perform many other calculations (e.g. COUNT, SUM, MAX, MIN, etc.). See the full list of function numbers on this page).

Author

Dave Bruns

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