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Convert text to numbers in Google Sheets

In B2 enter =VALUE(A2) and fill it down through B4.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

In B2 enter =VALUE(A2) and fill it down through B4.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Convert text to numbersIn B2 enter =VALUE(A2) and fill it down through B4.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

B2:B4 contains numeric values.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Re-select B2 and repeat the final action. B2:B4 contains numeric values.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Text number	Number
104
208
315

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Convert text to numbers. In B2 enter =VALUE(A2) and fill it down through B4.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
B2:B4 contains numeric values.