# AVERAGE

The **AVERAGE** function returns the average (arithmetic mean) of a set of values by adding all the numbers together and dividing the result by the total count of values. The arguments can be numeric values or cell references. This function is commonly used to analyze data trends, compare performance, and summarize datasets by providing a single representative value.

### Syntax

```javascript
AVERAGE(value1,[value2]....)
```

### Arguments

value1 – The first node or number to average (Required).

value2,...– The additional nodes or numbers to be averaged (optional).

### Example

```javascript
AVERAGE(COLUMN1, COLUMN2)
```

In the example below, the *Average Values* measure is created using the **AVERAGE** function to return the average value of the data from the four quarters.

<figure><img src="/files/Jdl82vwmm88pvoIYwHHv" alt=""><figcaption><p>Applying AVERAGE function</p></figcaption></figure>

### Excel equivalent

[AVERAGE](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/average-function-047bac88-d466-426c-a32b-8f33eb960cf6)


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