SUMPRODUCT in WPS is a built-in spreadsheet function that returns the sum of products of corresponding array elements; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
SUMPRODUCT is a built-in function in WPS Spreadsheets that multiplies corresponding values in one or more arrays and then adds the results.
Core tasks include:
- Insert SUMPRODUCT from the Insert Function dialog.
- Type
=SUMPRODUCT(...)directly in a cell or the formula bar. - Review the function syntax and argument description before applying it.
This function is useful for sales totals, weighted calculations, conditional summaries, and multi-column product-and-sum scenarios. When using it, check that referenced ranges have matching dimensions, the cells contain numeric values, and the formula separators are entered correctly.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula entry and calculation; internet access is needed for online help or software download |
| Other | An editable spreadsheet file and cells where formulas can be entered |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheets and any worksheet, then confirm that the Formula tab includes the Insert Function entry |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the SUMPRODUCT function and supports both dialog-based insertion and direct formula entry for array product-and-sum calculations. | Excel provides the SUMPRODUCT function for multiplying corresponding arrays or ranges and summing the results, and notes that mismatched dimensions return #VALUE!. | Google Sheets provides the SUMPRODUCT function for calculating the sum of products across equally sized arrays or ranges. | Notion provides database formulas with multiplication operators and functions such as sum(), but it is not a cell-based spreadsheet function environment. | Acrobat provides calculation options for PDF form fields, including sum, product, average, minimum, and maximum, rather than spreadsheet cell functions like SUMPRODUCT. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Works directly in a worksheet formula workflow; Distinct: supports both Insert Function guidance and direct formula entry in the same spreadsheet editing experience. | Compared with WPS: Excel documentation gives more detail about dimension matching, non-numeric values being treated as zero, and performance considerations for full-column references. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets supports the same function, with documentation focused on online spreadsheet syntax and equally sized arrays. | Compared with WPS: Notion formulas are designed for database properties across rows, not for entering SUMPRODUCT directly into worksheet cells. | Compared with WPS: Adobe calculation features are designed for PDF form fields, not spreadsheet formula authoring in cells. |
| Official Source | — | SUMPRODUCT function | SUMPRODUCT | Formula syntax and functions | PDF form fields |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is worksheet-based array multiplication and summation, WPS follows a familiar spreadsheet workflow and supports both guided insertion and direct formula entry. Other products are better suited to their own contexts, such as online spreadsheet references, database property formulas, or PDF form calculations.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How SUMPRODUCT helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales total calculation | Sales teams, operations staff | Unit price and quantity are stored in separate columns, so manual row-by-row multiplication is slow | Use SUMPRODUCT to multiply the quantity and price columns and return one total |
| 2 | Conditional summary calculation | Finance teams, analysts | Multi-condition summaries can become difficult to maintain | Combine array conditions with SUMPRODUCT for conditional calculations |
| 3 | Function learning and training | Students, trainers | The syntax and argument structure may be unclear at first | Use Insert Function and syntax guidance to understand the function quickly |
| 4 | Repeated spreadsheet modeling | Office users | Multiple columns need repeated calculations | Enter the formula once and fill it down as needed |
| 5 | Result checking and correction | Spreadsheet maintainers | It can be hard to tell whether an issue comes from arguments or ranges | Review the syntax first, then check ranges and data types |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Entering and calculating with SUMPRODUCT | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced value-added features | Available according to the product page scope | Includes more advanced features and value-added services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily formula entry and basic spreadsheet calculations | Free plan | SUMPRODUCT itself does not require membership and is suitable for routine spreadsheet work |
| Need more advanced tools or broader benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also use additional advanced features and services |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page