Date & Timebeginner
Add or subtract months from a date with EDATE
=EDATE(A2,12)
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Google Sheets Formula Generator - AI-Powered & Free
Describe what you want your Google Sheets formula to do in plain English. FormulaPilot suggests a formula and explains every part - no spreadsheet expertise required.
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How the Google Sheets formula generator works
1
Describe your problem
Type what you need in plain English - no formula syntax required. For example: "Find the total revenue for each sales rep this month".
2
Get a formula suggestion
FormulaPilot suggests a formula for your use case with a step-by-step explanation of each argument so you can adapt it to your sheet.
3
Review and test in Sheets
Review the compatibility notes, then test the formula in your own sheet. When Excel and Sheets differ, the generator highlights likely differences.
Google Sheets formulas by category
Browse ready-to-copy formula examples for major spreadsheet use cases, then use the compatibility reference when you need to double-check Sheets support.
Popular Google Sheets formulas
Math & Statisticsintermediate
Average values by multiple criteria with AVERAGEIFS
=AVERAGEIFS(D2:D100,B2:B100,"East",C2:C100,"Q1")
Date & Timeintermediate
Calculate a due date skipping weekends with WORKDAY
=WORKDAY(A2,30)
Excel vs Google Sheets formulas - what's different?
Common functions that often match
- VLOOKUP
- SUMIFS
- COUNTIFS
- IF / IFS
- INDEX / MATCH
- TEXT
- TRIM / CLEAN
- PMT / NPV / IRR
- UNIQUE
- FILTER (minor differences)
Functions that may need a closer look
- XLOOKUP- Check workspace support before relying on it
- LET- Test in your target workbook before shipping
- XMATCH- Review compatibility notes before reuse
- TEXTBEFORE / TEXTAFTER- Support can vary by environment
Frequently asked questions
Does FormulaPilot work for Google Sheets?
Yes. FormulaPilot supports prompts for both Excel and Google Sheets and includes compatibility notes when differences matter.
Is the Google Sheets formula generator free?
Yes. You can use the generator without creating an account. To keep the tool stable, requests are capped each day.
How do I use the Google Sheets formula generator?
Open the generator, describe what you want the formula to do in plain English, review the suggested formula and explanation, then test it in your own sheet.
What is the difference between Excel and Google Sheets formulas?
Many common formulas are shared across Excel and Google Sheets, but some functions, syntax details, and workspace support can differ. FormulaPilot highlights likely differences so you can double-check them in your sheet.
Can I use Excel formulas directly in Google Sheets?
Often yes for common functions, but not always. Review the compatibility notes and test the formula in your own Google Sheets workbook before relying on it.