How to Convert Currency in Google Sheets
Converting currency in Google Sheets is a valuable skill for managing financial data, especially when dealing with international transactions. Google Sheets offers a straightforward way to perform currency conversions using the GOOGLEFINANCE function. This guide will walk you through the steps to convert currency, including using direct input methods and cell references for dynamic conversions.
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Google Sheets Convert Currency
To convert currency in Google Sheets, you can use the GOOGLEFINANCE function. This function fetches current or historical financial information from Google Finance, including currency exchange rates. The basic syntax for a currency conversion formula is '=GOOGLEFINANCE("CURRENCY:CurrencyCode1CurrencyCode2")', where 'CurrencyCode1' is the code of the currency you're converting from, and 'CurrencyCode2' is the code of the currency you're converting to.
Google Sheets Currency Conversion Formula
For a direct conversion, select an empty cell where you want the conversion result to appear. Enter the formula using the specific currency codes without any spaces between them. For example, to convert US Dollars (USD) to Euros (EUR), you would enter '=GOOGLEFINANCE("CURRENCY:USDEUR")'. Press Enter, and Google Sheets will display the current exchange rate.
To convert a specific amount, simply multiply the GOOGLEFINANCE formula by the amount you wish to convert. For instance, to convert 100 USD to EUR, the formula would be '=GOOGLEFINANCE("CURRENCY:USDEUR")*100'.
Convert Currency in Google Sheets by Cell References
For more dynamic conversions that reference currency codes and amounts from other cells, you can modify the GOOGLEFINANCE formula to include cell references. First, ensure the currency codes and the amount you wish to convert are in separate cells. Then, use a formula structured as '=GOOGLEFINANCE("CURRENCY:"&Cell_Ref1&Cell_Ref2)*AmountCell', where 'Cell_Ref1' is the cell containing the currency code you're converting from, 'Cell_Ref2' is the cell containing the currency code you're converting to, and 'AmountCell' is the cell with the amount you wish to convert.
For example, if cell A1 contains 'USD', cell B1 contains 'EUR', and cell A2 contains the amount 100, the formula would be '=GOOGLEFINANCE("CURRENCY:"&A1&B1)*A2'. This formula converts 100 USD to EUR, with the conversion rate and result dynamically updating based on the values in cells A1, B1, and A2.
How to Convert Currency in Google Sheets
Remember, the GOOGLEFINANCE function provides real-time currency conversion rates that can fluctuate. For historical data, you can specify a date within the function. Additionally, after performing conversions, you may want to format the result cells to display the correct currency symbols. You can do this by selecting the cells, then choosing Format > Number > More Formats > Custom Currency from the Google Sheets menu.
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Effective use of the GOOGLEFINANCE function for currency conversion in Google Sheets can streamline financial data management, especially in spreadsheets tracking international transactions or budgets in multiple currencies.
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