Last Updated on October 30, 2023 by Jake Sheridan
In this tutorial, you will learn how to sum a column in Google Sheets.
Once ready, we’ll get started by utilizing real-world examples to show you how to sum a column in Google Sheets.
How To Sum A Column In Google Sheets
Before we begin we will need a group of data to be used to sum a column in Google Sheets.
Step 1
First, you need to have a clean and tidy group of data to work with.

Step 2
To sum a column, simply use the SUM function to add the row values. You can input this formula into the cell =SUM(A1:A6)

Step 3
Once you are done, your Google Sheets will look like this.

Summary
That’s all there is to it. You are welcome to copy the example spreadsheet below to see how it is done. The most crucial lesson is to enjoy yourself while doing it.
Example Spreadsheet: Make a copy of the example spreadsheet
In this tutorial, I covered how to sum a column in Google Sheets. Want more? Check out all the Google Sheets Tutorials.
More ways to use columns in Google Sheets:
- Move A Column
- Add A Column
- Set Column Width
- Delete Columns
- Rename A Column
- Compare Two Columns
- Make All Columns The Same Width
- Add Multiple Columns
- Apply A Formula To An Entire Column
- Sort Multiple Columns
- Auto Fit Column Width
- Group Columns
- How To Name Columns
- Sort By Column
- Lock Column
- Split Text into Columns
- Apply Formula To Entire Column
- Combine Columns
- Find Unique Values In Column
- Move Columns
- Filter Columns
- Filter Multiple Columns
- Split A Column
- Get the Last Value in a Column
- Convert Rows To Columns
- Multiply Columns
- Highlight Duplicates In Multiple Columns
- Switch Columns
- Select Multiple Columns
- Subtract Columns
- Number A Column