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Make an invoice in Google Sheets in minutes with a free template that auto-calculates totals - or send invoices that get paid online, free.
No credit card required. Free forever for unlimited invoices.
Step by step
Download the template above, then in Google Drive click New → File upload (or in Sheets choose File → Import → Upload).
Open the uploaded file with Google Sheets - the .xlsx converts into an editable Sheet with its formulas intact.
Fill in the bracketed placeholders with your business details, your client’s details, an invoice number, and the dates.
Add each line item with its quantity and rate; the Amount, Subtotal, and Total cells recalculate automatically.
When you’re done, use File → Download → PDF to send a clean copy, or share a view-only link with your client.
What to include
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Invoicing in Google Sheets means your invoice lives in the cloud - easy to duplicate for each client, access from any device, and share with a link instead of an attachment.
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The template’s formulas carry into Google Sheets, so each line’s amount and the overall total calculate themselves. Edit the quantity and rate cells and the math takes care of itself.
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Add a unique invoice number and an issue and due date in the cells near the top. Consistent numbering keeps your records clean and makes invoices easy to look up later.
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List each service or product on its own row with quantity, rate, and amount. A clear, itemized invoice is easier for clients to approve and pay quickly.
Pro tips
Use File → Make a copy for each new invoice so your master template stays clean.
Edit only the quantity and rate cells and let the Amount and Total formulas recalculate.
Download as PDF before sending so the client gets a fixed, professional-looking copy they can’t edit.
Name each file clearly (Client - Invoice 0001) so your Drive stays organized.
If you’re sending invoices regularly, a dedicated tool tracks who has paid and sends reminders - something a Sheet won’t do on its own.
FAQs
Upload the downloaded .xlsx to Google Drive, then open it with Google Sheets (or use File → Import in Sheets). It converts into an editable Sheet with the formulas preserved.
Yes. The Amount cells multiply quantity by rate and the Total cell sums them, so the figures update automatically as you fill in your line items.
Use File → Download → PDF and email it, or share a view-only link. To get paid faster, WaffleInvoice can send it with an online payment link built in.
Yes, it’s completely free. You can also create, send, and track invoices online free with WaffleInvoice if you’d rather skip the spreadsheet.
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Billed To
[Client Name]
client@email.com
Notes
Payment due within 30 days. Open the file with Google Sheets - the Amount and Total cells use formulas, so totals update automatically as you edit.
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