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INDEX MATCH price lookup example
Learn exact-match lookup by retrieving a price from a small product table using a selected SKU.
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XLSXCSVODSXMLNumbers| INDEX MATCH price lookup example | |||
| Example data — replace the blue input cells with your own. | |||
| Learn exact-match lookup by retrieving a price from a small product table using a selected SKU. | |||
| Populated records | 3 | ||
| First record: Occurrences of SKU | 1 | ||
| Selected SKU price (USD) | $18.00 | ||
| SKU to look up | SKU-002 | ||
| 60 record rows. Blue cells are inputs; dark cells calculate. | |||
| SKU | Product | Price (USD) | Occurrences of SKU |
| SKU-001 | Example kit | $125.00 | 1 |
| SKU-002 | Example part | $18.00 | 1 |
| SKU-003 | Example accessory | $32.00 | 1 |
Showing the first 16 of 72 rows and 4 of 4 columns. Cells with formulas show the formula on hover.
| INDEX MATCH price lookup example | |||
| Method, inputs, and limits for this workbook. | |||
| What it does | |||
| Learn exact-match lookup by retrieving a price from a small product table using a selected SKU. | |||
| How to use it | |||
| Replace the fictional records in blue cells with your own data. Keep the dark formula cells. Set sku to look up in B8. Read the calculated columns and inspect the results before using them. Clear unused input rows; keep their formulas. The… | |||
| Formulas and method | |||
| MATCH locates the selected SKU in A11:A70 and INDEX returns its price from C11:C70. COUNTIF checks whether a key is missing or duplicated before the lookup is presented. | |||
| Assumptions and limits | |||
| Each SKU must be unique. Missing or duplicate selected keys return an explanatory text result instead of silently selecting an ambiguous price. | |||
| Missing numeric inputs |
Showing the first 16 of 72 rows and 4 of 4 columns. Cells with formulas show the formula on hover.
What does this template do?
Learn exact-match lookup by retrieving a price from a small product table using a selected SKU.
MATCH locates the selected SKU in A11:A70 and INDEX returns its price from C11:C70. COUNTIF checks whether a key is missing or duplicated before the lookup is presented.
Each SKU must be unique. Missing or duplicate selected keys return an explanatory text result instead of silently selecting an ambiguous price.
The working tab keeps editable inputs separate from formulas, with room for 60 records. The Notes tab explains the method and how to extend the range. All example records are fictional and can be replaced. Download a workbook format to retain formulas, or CSV when you need calculated values only.
What’s inside
- MATCH locates the selected SKU in A11:A70 and INDEX returns its price from C11:C70. COUNTIF checks whether a key is missing or duplicated before the lookup is presented.
- 60 prepared record rows with blank-row guards
- Blue input cells, typed dates and numbers, and frozen column headers
- Notes with the method, assumptions, and range-extension instructions
Which tabs does the workbook have?
| Tab | What it holds |
|---|---|
| Worksheet | Learn exact-match lookup by retrieving a price from a small product table using a selected SKU. |
| Notes | How to use the workbook, formula method, assumptions, and file format limits. |
What formulas does this template use?
This template holds 63 formulas in 103 cells across 2 tabs, so 61% of its cells calculate. They use 7 distinct functions; the longest formula is 220 characters.
| Function | Uses | What it does |
|---|---|---|
IF | 124 | one result when a test is true, another when false |
COUNTIF | 66 | counts cells meeting one condition |
COUNT | 60 | counts numeric cells |
COUNTA | 1 | counts non-empty cells |
INDEX | 1 | value at a position in a range |
MATCH | 1 | position of a value in a range |
OR | 1 | true when any test is true |
Counted from the workbook itself. Only functions that Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Google Sheets and Apple Numbers evaluate the same way are used, so the formulas survive every download format.
How do you use it?
- Replace the fictional records in blue cells with your own data. Keep the dark formula cells.
- Set sku to look up in B8.
- Read the calculated columns and inspect the results before using them. Clear unused input rows; keep their formulas.
- The prepared range holds 60 records in rows 11–70. Extend formulas and summary ranges together if you add more rows.
What is it good for?
- Learn exact-match lookup by retrieving a price from a small product table using a selected SKU
- Replacing the labeled fictional records with your own figures
- Checking a calculation before adapting it to a larger workbook
Questions about this sheet
How is the result calculated?
MATCH locates the selected SKU in A11:A70 and INDEX returns its price from C11:C70. COUNTIF checks whether a key is missing or duplicated before the lookup is presented.
What assumptions should I check?
Each SKU must be unique. Missing or duplicate selected keys return an explanatory text result instead of silently selecting an ambiguous price.
Can I add more than 60 records?
Yes. Copy the formula columns into new rows and extend every summary range to include them. Keep inputs and formulas in their original columns.
Are the example records real?
No. All example data is fictional and intended to demonstrate the formulas. Replace it before using the workbook for your own work.