Excel PRODUCT function
Multiplies every number you give it, like SUM but multiplying. In Spanish Excel it is called PRODUCTO.
Syntax
English Excel
=PRODUCT(number1, [number2], …)
Spanish Excel (Mexico)
=PRODUCTO(número1, [número2], …)
Spanish Excel (Spain, Latin America)
=PRODUCTO(número1; [número2]; …)
| Argument | What it is |
|---|---|
| number1 | The first number or range to multiply. |
| number2optional | More numbers or ranges. |
Example
PRODUCT(range) multiplies every number in a range, like SUM but multiplying. Length × width × height gives the volume.
=PRODUCT(B2:D2)
Common mistake
It skips blank cells and text in a range; with A1*B1 a blank cell would give 0.
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Practice PRODUCT
Type the formula in the sheet and check it instantly. Spanish or English function names both work. See all lessons
Multiply a range with PRODUCT
PRODUCT(range) multiplies every number in a range, like SUM but multiplying. Length × width × height gives the volume.
In E2, calculate each box’s volume with PRODUCT.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Box | Length (cm) | Width (cm) | Height (cm) | Volume (cm³) | |
| 2 | Small | 20 | 15 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Medium | 40 | 30 | 25 | ||
| 4 | Large | 60 | 40 | 40 | ||
| 5 | Tube | 90 | 10 | 10 | ||
| 6 | Flat | 50 | 35 | 5 | ||
| 7 |
Tip: while typing, click a cell or drag across several to insert their reference. F4 anchors the reference with $.
Frequently asked questions
- What is PRODUCT called in Spanish?
- In Spanish Excel it is PRODUCTO. The formula =PRODUCT(B2:D2) is written =PRODUCTO(B2:D2) (or with commas in Mexico).
- Why does PRODUCT use semicolons in some Excel versions?
- It depends on regional settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), Excel separates arguments with semicolons. English Excel and Mexican Spanish Excel use commas.
- What is the most common PRODUCT mistake?
- It skips blank cells and text in a range; with A1*B1 a blank cell would give 0.