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Excel Problem

Excel Problem

Excel Problem

(OP)
I am trying to use excel to return a value by matching two criteria. Basically im using it to return fire-proofing area for a specific w section. The formula should look up the width of flange then look up the depth and return the corresponding value for FP. Can anyone please help me with this?
Thank You.

RE: Excel Problem

(OP)
Let me explain my problem
I have Flange Width W in 1 column and Depth d in Column on one worksheet. I have the section data including the Fireproofing quantity/ft on one sheet. I want a formula that checks the depth and width matches it to fireproof quantity n returns that value in sheet 1.
i think i made it clear as mud!!!!

RE: Excel Problem

2-D lookups need a combo of MATCH and INDEX.

RE: Excel Problem

Hi mayurgodbole:

To elaborate what MintJulep stated, try the following array formula ...

=INDEX(FP_Col,MATCH(1,(W_Col=W)*(D_Col=D),0))

Yogi Anand, D.Eng, P.E.
Energy Efficient Building Network LLC
ANAND Enterprises LLC
http://www.energyefficientbuild.com

RE: Excel Problem

I wouldn't do it as an array formula.

I would MATCH width as row id, and depth ad column id.

The non-array form of INDEX would then return the single desired value at the intersection.

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