SUMIFS with horizontal range

Normally, SUMIFS is used with data in a vertical arrangement, but it can also be used in cases where data is arranged horizontally. The trick is to make sure the sum_range and criteria_range are the same dimensions. In the example shown, the formula in cell I5, copied down the column is:

=SUMIFS(B5:G5,$B$4:$G$4,"red")

Notice the criteria_range, B4:G4 is locked as an absolute reference to prevent changes as the formula is copied.

Totals for each color

By carefully using a combination of absolute and mixed references, you can calculate totals for each color in a summary table. Notice in the example below, we are now picking up the cell references, I4, J4, and K4 to use directly as criteria:

The formula below in cell I5, copied down and across the table is:

=SUMIFS($B5:$G5,$B$4:$G$4,I$4)

Notice references are set up carefully so that the formula can be copied across and down:

• The sum_range, $B5:$G5, is a mixed reference with columns locked
• The criteria_range, B$4:$G$4 is absolute and fully locked as before
• The criteria is a mixed reference, I$4, with the row locked