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NUMBERVALUE converts text to a number using separators you specify — essential for European-style “1.234,56” exports.
Syntax
=NUMBERVALUE(text, [decimal_separator], [group_separator])| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
decimal_separator |
Character used for decimals in the text. |
group_separator |
Thousands separator in the text. |
Examples
Example 1
=NUMBERVALUE("1.234,56", ",", ".")1234.56
Example 2
=NUMBERVALUE(SUBSTITUTE(A2,"₹",""))Strip the rupee sign, then convert.
NUMBERVALUE in practice
Where you will use it
- Convert European numbers like 1.234,56
- Clean percentages stored as text
- Import from foreign systems
Worked example
| Text | Decimal | Group | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.234,56 | , | . | =NUMBERVALUE(A2,B2,C2) | 1234.56 |
| 12,5% | , | . | =NUMBERVALUE(A3,B3,C3) | 0.125 |
| 2,50,000 | . | , | =NUMBERVALUE(A4,B4,C4) | 250000 |
Results calculated in Excel.
Mistakes people make
| Mistake | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Separators | Give both decimal and group separators |
| Currency symbols | Remove them first |
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