Calculate Average for Duration Column
Hello,
I have a column in a sheet that displays the duration for every project in our portfolio. I would like to calculate the average project length.
When I use the AVG forumula, I get an error that says "# DIVIDE BY ZERO"
Does anyone know how to get the average?
Thanks!
Comments
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Can you share a screenshot of the data with any sensitive information blacked out? It will help us, help you figure out what is going on.
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Hi Callie,
Yes, I agree with Mike, Screenshots would help. Also, the formula would help as well. (Delete/replace any confidential/sensitive information before sharing) That would make it easier to help. (share too, andree@getdone.se)
Details about the error message that might help.
#DIVIDE BY ZERO
Cause
Your formula attempted to divide an amount by zero (e.g. 4 / 0 provides a divide by zero error).
Resolution
Use an IFERROR to return a different value in case the formula were to divide by zero. For example,
=IFERROR(Value4 <> 0, 100/Value4, "")
I hope that helps!
Have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå
Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Sure thing! Here's a screen shot. This is a summary page that I use to build dashboards. The information is linked from each individual project plan.
I would like to be able to know the average for each of the duration columns:
Duration (Blended FCST & Actual)
Intake Duration
Assessment Duration
Develop & Test Duration
Implementation Duration
Close Duration
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Have you tested to add a row in the top that would look at everything below, or maybe we could use the Sheet Summary section?
SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
W: www.workbold.com | E:andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35
Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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I have tried to make all the projects children of the top row, but the durations don't sum as a result.
Can you say more about the Sheet Summary? I'm not as familiar with that feature.
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What result do you get if you try and AVG the children?
More info about Sheet Summary: https://help.smartsheet.com/learning-track/smartsheet-intermediate/sheet-summary
SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
W: www.workbold.com | E:andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35
Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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