Equivalent of Excel SUMIF in Clay for Column Totals

Daniel N. · 2026-01-09T00:56:13.774Z

IS THERE AN EQUIVALENT TO AN EXCEL SUMIF FORMULA IN CLAY? I WANT TO ADD THE NUMBERS FOR THE WHOLE COLUMN AND MAKE IT APPEAR on each individual row

Equivalent of Excel SUMIF in Clay for Column Totals | Clay

Daniel N.
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Even a SUM function will do that will aggregate values in a column.
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Yes! Clay supports Excel and Google Sheets functions including SUMIF through the FormulaJS library. [1]
To create a column sum that appears on each row:
1. Add a new column and select Formula
2. Use a formula like SUM({{Column Name}}) to sum the entire column
3. Reference your target column using {{Column Name}} syntax
Clay formulas work with standard JavaScript plus familiar spreadsheet functions, so you can use SUMIF, SUM, IF, and other Excel functions you're used to. [2]
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Perfect! You can absolutely use the SUM function in Clay. Just add a Formula column and use SUM({{Column Name}}) to aggregate all values in that column. [1]
The formula will calculate the total and display it on each row. Clay supports all standard Excel functions through the FormulaJS library, so SUM works exactly like you'd expect. [2]
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Daniel N.
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Can you show me an example formula? Suppose I want to sum the outputs of an entire column.
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Sure! Here's a concrete example:
If you have a column called "Revenue" and want to sum all values:
Formula:SUM({{Revenue}})
Or if your column is named "Deal Amount":
Formula:SUM({{Deal Amount}})
The {{Column Name}} syntax tells Clay to reference that entire column. The SUM function will add up all numeric values and display the total on each row. [1]
You can also use the AI Formula Generator - just type "Sum all values in Revenue column" and it'll create the formula for you. [2]
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Daniel N.
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I don't want the sum calculation to happen on a row level. I want it to happen in the column level
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Clay formulas work at the row level - each formula column calculates a result for every individual row in your table. [1] When you use SUM({{Column Name}}), it calculates the total and displays that same total on each row, which isn't quite what you're looking for.
Clay doesn't have a built-in column-level aggregation feature like Excel's status bar totals. The formula system is designed to process data row by row rather than create table-wide summaries. [2]
Are you looking to display the column total somewhere specific in your workflow, or do you need it for further calculations in another part of your table?
Daniel N.
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Yes, I neeed to display the column total
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Clay doesn't have a built-in way to display column totals like Excel's status bar. Since formulas work at the row level, you'd see the same total repeated on every row. [1]
A workaround could be adding a single summary row at the bottom of your table with the SUM formula, or using our AI tool Sculptor to help build a custom solution. Try asking Sculptor "How can I display a column total in my table?" - it might suggest creative approaches we haven't covered.
Have you tried Sculptor yet for this?
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If you still need help with displaying the column total or using Sculptor, I’m here to assist. Would you like to share more about what you’re trying to achieve or any specific challenges you’re facing?
Daniel N.
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If I have a column that has 1 1 1 1 I want the other column to show 4 4 4 4
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Exactly! That's what the SUM formula does. If you have a column with values 1, 1, 1, 1 and use SUM({{Column Name}}), it will show 4 on every row. [1]
So your formula would be: SUM({{Your Column Name}}) and it calculates the total (4) and displays it on each row, giving you 4, 4, 4, 4 like you want. [2]

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