Excel AVERAGE Function: How to Use It, with Examples
Turkish: ORTALAMA

Returns the arithmetic mean of numbers.

AVERAGE syntax

=AVERAGE(number1, [number2])

In Turkish Excel: =ORTALAMA(sayı1; [sayı2])

ArgumentDescription
number1The first number or range.
[number2]More numbers.

AVERAGE examples

Sample table:

ABCD
1ProductRegionQuantityPrice
2PenAnkara125
3Notebookİzmir820
4EraserAnkara302
5NotebookAnkara520
6Penİzmir75
=AVERAGE(C2:C6)
Result: 12.4

Average quantity.

Results were calculated in real Excel.

Tips for AVERAGE

  • Empty cells are ignored, cells with 0 are included.

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About AVERAGE Function

Returns the arithmetic mean of numbers.

Turkish function names were taken directly from Turkish Excel, and the example results on formula pages were calculated in real Excel. Everything runs in your browser; your data is never uploaded.

How to use AVERAGE Function

  1. Type the formulaStart typing =AVERAGE( in a cell; Excel shows the arguments.
  2. Fill in the argumentsSeparate them with commas (semicolons in Turkish Excel).
  3. Press EnterCheck the result; you can also try it in the tester below.

Frequently asked questions

What is AVERAGE in Turkish Excel?

In Turkish Excel, AVERAGE is called ORTALAMA. Turkish Excel also separates arguments with semicolons (;) instead of commas.

Which Excel versions have AVERAGE?

AVERAGE is available in all current Excel versions (2010 and later, Microsoft 365).