ReferenceFunctionsStatistics Functions
PRODUCT
Multiplies all numeric arguments and returns their product.
Summary
PRODUCT is useful for chained growth factors, scaling ratios, and compound multipliers.
Remarks
- Non-numeric values in referenced ranges are ignored.
- Returns
0when no numeric values are found. - Direct scalar arguments still attempt numeric coercion.
Examples
Product of scalar values
Grid
| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
24
Product from a range
Grid
| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
50
Related functions
FAQ
Why does PRODUCT return 0 when no numeric inputs are found?
This implementation returns 0 for an empty numeric set after filtering.
Runtime metadata
Category
Statistics
Signature
PRODUCT(arg1…: Number (Range))This function accepts a repeating argument pattern (min args: 1).
Arity
min 1, max variadic
Arguments
arg1Number · Range · coercion NumberLenientText
Caps
PUREREDUCTIONNUMERIC_ONLY
Source