Excel formatting for square meters and cubic meters

Efficient work with Excel often requires the use of predefined formats for different units of measurement. In this tutorial, we focus on the correct input and formatting of square meters and cubic meters. These units of measurement are crucial in many fields, especially in controlling and sales. You will be able to present your data appropriately and perform important calculations. Let's dive into the details.

Key Takeaways

• Using the AltGr key for superscript numbers
• Custom formats to represent square and cubic meters
• Simple calculation of areas and volumes in Excel

Formatting square meters and cubic meters accordingly

To effectively use square meters and cubic meters in Excel, you need to know the key combinations to insert superscript numbers. These are necessary because the standard keyboard does not provide this function directly.

Start by locating the AltGr key on your keyboard. It is located to the right of the space bar. Press and hold the AltGr key, then press 2 to create the superscript square. For the superscript M representing cubic meters, press the AltGr key again, but this time press 3.

Now you have the superscript square and the superscript cube on your Excel sheet. It is important to know this from the beginning, as the correct display of your data is crucial for the understandability and professionalism of your tables.

Custom formatting for units

Do you want to display your numbers in square meters or cubic meters? No problem! First, select the cells you want to format. Then go to cell formatting and choose the Custom Format option. Here you can specify how you want your data to be displayed.

For square meters, simply enter the format "#,##0 "square meters"". The pound sign represents integers, and the quotation marks ensure that the word "square meters" is displayed in the right place. It is important to leave space for possible decimal places if needed.

To set up the format for cubic meters, you can copy the previous formatting and modify it accordingly to "#,##0 "cubic meters"". Again, the pound sign is crucial to represent your number correctly.

Calculations with square meters and cubic meters

Once you have set up the formats correctly, you are ready for calculations. Excel calculates the values based on the numbers you input. It is similar to other numbers, where you need to ensure that the units are included in every calculation.

For example, to calculate the total value for an area in square meters, you could simply use a formula that calculates the area and retains the units.

If you want to perform similar calculations for cubic meters, you would proceed analogously. Excel makes it easy for you to work with these formulas and present your calculations in a structured manner.

Summary

With the right knowledge of superscript numbers and custom formatting, you can easily input and calculate square meters and cubic meters in Excel. This includes creating understandable and professional spreadsheets that are essential for both controlling and sales.