How to Assign Calculation Values

January 18, 2025

Calculation values are numerical values assigned to options in selection fields such as dropdowns, single-choice also known as radio buttons, and multiple-choice also known as checkboxes. These values are often used for conditional logic and form calculations, making your forms more interactive and functional. For example, in assessment forms, calculation values can assign scores to answers, allowing the form to calculate a total score automatically. Similarly, in evaluation forms, you can use them to rate performance, tally scores, or determine results based on the respondent’s selections. This feature works with Basic Form Elements—Dropdown, Single Choice, and Multiple Choice.

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Here’s how to assign calculation values to form field options:

  1. In Form Builder, select a dropdown, single-choice, or multiple-choice field on your form and click on the Gear icon on its right to open its Properties.
  2. Next, go to the Options tab of the Properties section on the right of the page.
Options tab of the Field Properties section in Jotform Form Builder
  1. Go to the Calculation Values property and toggle it to the On position.
  2. Then, in the table that appears below, enter a value on the right of the options you set in your field.
Calculation Values properties under the Options tab of the Field Properties section in Jotform Form Builder

Note

Any changes to the calculation values of your form field options are automatically saved.

Try the Sample Event Registration Form in the example above to see how the Calculation Values work. The value in the Total Cost field is calculated based on the number of tickets and any extra items selected.

Pro Tip

You can copy multiple calculation values separated by a line from a source and paste them into the Calculation Values table in your selection field’s Properties. This lets you set all the calculation values for your field options in one go.

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