Google Sheets Division Operator

Division Operator

Division uses the / symbol in Google Sheets.

How to do division cells:

1. Select a cell and type (=)
2. Select a cell
3. Type (/)
4. Select another cell
5. Hit enter

You can add more cells to the formula by typing (/) between the cells.

Let's have a look at some examples.

Dividing Manual Entries

Let's start with adding in a formula. Start with a clean sheet.

Step by step:

1. Type A1(=)
2. Type 4/2
3. Hit enter

Dividing Two Cells

Let's add some numbers to work with. Type the following values:

Step by step:

1. Type A3(=)
2. Select A1
3. Type (/)
4. Select A2
5. Hit enter

Dividing Using Absolute Reference

You can lock a cell and divide it with other cells.

How to do it, step by step:

1. Select a cell and type (=)
2. Select the dividend
3. Type (/)
4. Select the divisor lock and add two dollar signs ($) before the column and row or press F4
5. Hit enter
6. Fill the range

Let's have a look at an example where we divide B1(5) with the range A1:A10 using absolute reference and the fill function.

Copy the values to follow along:

50 5 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

Copy Values

Step by step:

1. Type C1(=)

2. Select A1

3. Type (/)

4. Select B1 type dollar sign before column and row $B$1

5. Hit enter

6. Fill C1:C10

Goob job! You have successfully used absolute reference to divide B1(5) with the range A1:A10.