Ordering Decimals Calculator
Sort decimal numbers in ascending and descending order while maintaining consistent decimal places for presentation.
Ascending (least → greatest): 0.0070, 0.1200, 0.5000, 1.5000, 2.7180, 3.1400
Descending (greatest → least): 3.1400, 2.7180, 1.5000, 0.5000, 0.1200, 0.0070
Sum: 7.985000
Average: 1.330833
Minimum: 0.0070
Maximum: 3.1400
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter decimal numbers separated by spaces, commas, or line breaks.
- Adjust the desired decimal precision for display.
- Review the ordered lists for ascending and descending sequences.
- Use the summary statistics to understand the distribution of the decimals.
Formula
Sorting returns numbers in non-decreasing order such that a₁ ≤ a₂ ≤ ... ≤ an.
Sum = Σ xᵢ, Average = (Σ xᵢ) / n
Precision formatting uses standard rounding to the specified number of decimal places.
Full Description
Ordering decimals is common in budgeting, measurement, and scientific contexts. This tool presents sorted results in both directions while offering consistent formatting, making the data easy to read and share.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will trailing zeros be shown?
Yes. Formatting adheres to the selected precision, adding trailing zeros if necessary.
Can I include integers?
Integers are handled as decimals and sorted accordingly.
Are negative decimals allowed?
Yes. Negative values appear before positive ones when ordered ascending.
Does the calculator remove duplicates?
No. All values are included in the output. Duplicates remain visible in the sorted results.