SUMSQ function

This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SUMSQ function in Microsoft Excel.


Returns the sum of the squares of the arguments.


SUMSQ(number1, [number2], ...)

The SUMSQ function syntax has the following arguments:

  • Number1, number2, ...    Number1 is required, subsequent numbers are optional. 1 to 255 arguments for which you want the sum of the squares. You can also use a single array or a reference to an array instead of arguments separated by commas.



  • Numbers, logical values, and text representations of numbers that you type directly into the list of arguments are counted.






Description (Result)


=SUMSQ(3, 4)

Sum of the squares of 3 and 4 (25)


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