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Arithmetic Series Sum Table: Sum of the series by First term (a)

Reference table of sum of the series for Arithmetic Series Sum across a range of first term (a) values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Vikram Iyer, M.Sc Mathematics · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This arithmetic series sum reference table shows the sum of the series for a range of first term (a) values, assuming a common difference (d) of 3 and a number of terms (n) of 5. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Arithmetic Series Sum Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

First term (a)Sum of the seriesLast term
0.532.500012.5000
135.000013.0000
1.537.500013.5000
240.000014.0000
345.000015.0000
450.000016.0000
660.000018.0000
1080.000022.0000
14100.000026.0000
20130.000032.0000

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your first term (a) and read across to the sum of the series. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Arithmetic Series Sum Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Arithmetic Series Sum Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Arithmetic Series Sum Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common first term (a) values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Arithmetic Series Sum Calculator.

Vikram Iyer · M.Sc Mathematics

Vikram Iyer is a mathematics educator with over fifteen years of teaching experience, specialising in making quantitative concepts clear and practical for everyday use.