How to Multiply Numbers in the Same Cell in Excel?

To multiply numbers directly within a single Excel cell, you need to use a formula. Excel formulas always begin with an equals sign (=).

Here's how to do it:

1. Select the cell where you want the result of the multiplication to appear.

2. Type the equals sign (=) to start the formula.

3. Enter the first number, followed by an asterisk (*), which is the multiplication operator in Excel.

4. Enter the second number (or subsequent numbers, separated by asterisks).

5. Press Enter to calculate the result.

Example:

To multiply 5 and 10 within a cell, you would type =5*10 and press Enter. The cell will then display the result, which is 50.

Formula Breakdown:

• = : Signals to Excel that you are entering a formula.
• 5 : The first number to be multiplied.
• * : The multiplication operator.
• 10 : The second number to be multiplied.

Multiplying Multiple Numbers:

You can multiply more than two numbers together in the same cell. For example, to multiply 2, 4, and 6, you would enter =2*4*6 and press Enter. The cell will display 48.

Important Considerations:

• Ensure that the cell is not formatted as text before entering the formula. If it is, Excel may treat the entry as text instead of a formula.
• You can also use cell references in your multiplication formula. For example, if cell A1 contains the number 5 and cell B1 contains the number 10, you can enter =A1*B1 in another cell to multiply those two values. This way, if the values in A1 or B1 change, the result of the formula will automatically update.

In short, using the asterisk (*) within a formula that starts with an equals sign (=) is the way to perform multiplication directly within an Excel cell.