How to Convert Text to Number in Excel?

You can convert text to numbers in Excel using a few simple methods:

1. Using the "Value" Function

The "Value" function is the most straightforward way to convert text that looks like numbers into actual numerical values.

• Step 1: Select the cell where you want the converted number to appear.
• Step 2: Type =VALUE(A1) in the formula bar, replacing A1 with the cell containing the text you want to convert.
• Step 3: Press Enter.

This will convert the text to a number, allowing you to perform calculations with it.

2. Using the "Text to Columns" Feature

The "Text to Columns" feature allows you to separate text data into different columns and convert it to numbers.

• Step 1: Select the cells containing the text you want to convert.
• Step 2: Go to the "Data" tab and click "Text to Columns."
• Step 3: Choose "Delimited" and click "Next."
• Step 4: Select "Other" and enter a space in the box.
• Step 5: Click "Next" and choose "General" as the data format for the column containing the numbers.
• Step 6: Click "Finish."

This will convert the text to numbers and separate them into different columns.

3. Using the "Paste Special" Feature

The "Paste Special" feature can be used to convert text to numbers by pasting them as values.

• Step 1: Select the cells containing the text you want to convert.
• Step 2: Copy the cells (Ctrl + C).
• Step 3: Select the cell where you want the converted numbers to appear.
• Step 4: Right-click and select "Paste Special."
• Step 5: Choose "Values" and click "OK."

This will paste the text as numerical values, removing the formatting.

4. Using the "Find and Replace" Feature

The "Find and Replace" feature can be used to convert text to numbers by replacing the text with a numerical value.

• Step 1: Select the cells containing the text you want to convert.
• Step 2: Press Ctrl + H to open the "Find and Replace" dialog box.
• Step 3: In the "Find what" box, enter the text you want to replace.
• Step 4: In the "Replace with" box, enter the numerical value you want to replace it with.
• Step 5: Click "Replace All."

This will replace all instances of the text with the specified numerical value.

Remember that these methods work best when the text representing numbers is formatted consistently. If the text contains inconsistent formatting or extraneous characters, you may need to use additional methods to clean the data before converting it to numbers.