Hi. I built this because I often have lists of numbers that need ordering. Doing it by hand is slow and you make mistakes.
It's a free online tool to Sort Numbers. You paste or type a bunch of numbers, and it sorts them for you. It also gives you some basic stats about the list.
What Does This Tool Do?
It takes a messy list of numbers and puts them in order. You can sort from smallest to largest (ascending) or largest to smallest (descending).
It's not picky about how you input the numbers. You can separate them with spaces, commas, or just put each one on a new line. It figures it out.
Beyond just sorting, it tells you how many numbers you have, the smallest, the largest, the total sum, and the average. That's the bonus part I find really useful.
How to Use It (Step by Step)
On the left side, there's a big text box. Put your numbers there. Like this: 45 12 89 3 23 or 45, 12, 89, 3, 23.
Then, choose your sort order. "Ascending" means 1, 2, 3, 4. "Descending" means 10, 9, 8, 7.
Pick how you want the result formatted: with line breaks, commas, or spaces.
Click the big "Sort Numbers" button. That's it.
The sorted list appears on the right in the output box. The stats update automatically. You can then copy the sorted list with one click.
A Quick Example
Input: 100 5 55 27
Sorted Ascending: 5 27 55 100
Stats: Count: 4, Min: 5, Max: 100, Sum: 187, Average: 46.75
The Main Features
Here's what I made sure it could do:
- Flexible Input: Handles spaces, commas, line breaks, or a mix. It even understands decimal numbers and negative numbers.
- Two-Way Sorting: Ascending and descending order.
- Statistical Summary: Immediately shows you key facts about your number set.
- Output Options: Get your sorted list formatted the way you need it for your next step.
- One-Click Actions: Buttons to randomize the order, select/copy the output, or clear everything and start fresh.
- Live Processing: It works as soon as you click. No page reloads.
Who Needs to Sort Numbers?
Lots of people. Students working on math or statistics problems. Analysts cleaning up data sets. Programmers preparing test data. Gamers organizing scores. Teachers creating materials.
Even for personal stuff, like sorting a list of prices, measurements, or dates. Any time you have more than a few numbers, sorting helps you see patterns.
Real Uses for This Tool
I've used it for:
- Sorting exam scores to find the highest and lowest.
- Ordering a long list of product prices from cheapest to most expensive.
- Preparing data for a chart by getting numbers in the right sequence.
- Quickly finding the median in a small dataset (sort, then look at the middle number).
- Randomizing a list (using the "Randomize" button) for drawing lots or making a random order.
Important Details
It handles integers and decimals (like 3.14 or -5.2). It doesn't sort text or letters—just numbers.
The tool runs entirely in your browser. Your number list is never sent over the internet, which is good for privacy if you're working with sensitive data.
There's no limit on how many numbers you can sort, but extremely huge lists (like 100,000 numbers) might make your browser slow for a second. For normal use, it's instant.
Why I Made a Number Sorter
I got tired of opening a spreadsheet just to sort a simple list. Spreadsheets are powerful, but they're overkill for a quick sort. I wanted a tool that did one thing fast and well.
So I made this. It's free, has no ads cluttering the screen, and doesn't require any sign-up. I use it myself all the time, and I hope you find it handy too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What number formats does it accept?
It accepts whole numbers (integers) like 42, decimal numbers like 19.99, and negative numbers like -15. Use a dot (.) for the decimal point. Don't use currency symbols or commas as thousand separators (e.g., use 1000, not 1,000).
Can I sort dates or times with this tool?
Not directly. It sorts numeric values. If your dates are in a format like YYYYMMDD (20231225) or timestamps, it will sort those as large numbers, which might work. For proper date sorting, you'd need a specialized tool.
What does the "Randomize" button do?
It shuffles your list of numbers into a completely random order. It's useful if you need to randomize a sequence for a game, a test, or any other purpose.
How do I copy the sorted results?
Click the "Select All" button. This will highlight all the text in the output box and copy it to your clipboard automatically. You can then paste it anywhere.
Is there a limit to the amount of numbers I can sort?
There's no hard limit programmed in, but your computer's memory is the constraint. For lists of several thousand numbers, it works fine. If you try to sort millions, the browser tab might become unresponsive.
Does the tool save my data?
No. Everything is processed in real-time and stays in your browser's memory for that session only. When you close the tab or refresh the page, all entered and sorted data is gone.