How to divide on Google Sheets

Divide with =A1/B1 or =DIVIDE(A1, B1). Wrap with IFERROR(...,0) if divisors can be blank or zero. Format the result as a number or percent as needed.

Steps

  1. 1

    Enter =A1/B1.

  2. 2

    Protect against #DIV/0! with IFERROR if needed.

  3. 3

    Format the output.

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