Number Sorter
Table of Contents
- Sort numbers online — numeric sorter
- How to use
- Supported input (copy‑paste only)
- Examples — alphabetical vs numeric
- FAQ
- How are non‑numeric lines handled?
- Will leading zeros affect the order?
- Are there hard limits on rows or file size?
- What about decimals or special formatting?
- Tips & edge cases
- Related tools
Maximize your efficiency with our user-friendly number-sorting tool.
Sort numbers online — numeric sorter
Quickly sort a pasted list of numeric strings by value. This tool treats each input line as a numeric value (leading zeros are handled numerically). Non‑numeric lines are treated as zero for ordering but their text is preserved — only the order changes. Paste your list and sort directly in the editor (no file upload required).
How to use
- Paste your list into the input box (one item per line).
- Open the menu: Sort → Numerically. Use the ASC / DESC buttons to choose ascending or descending order.
- The text in the editor will be sorted immediately. To revert the change use Undo or another sorting method.
Supported input (copy‑paste only)
- Plain lists pasted into the input area (one item per line).
- Numeric strings and integers (leading zeros are interpreted numerically: "001" → 1).
- Non‑numeric lines are treated as zero for ordering but the original text remains unchanged in the output.
- No explicit row limit — the tool processes as much as your browser can handle.
Examples — alphabetical vs numeric
| Input (lines) | Alphabetical sort (as strings) | Numeric sort (ascending) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 2000 300 40 500 |
100 2000 300 40 500 |
40 100 300 500 2000 |
| 001 10 2 |
001 10 2 |
1 2 10 |
| apple 3 1 |
1 3 apple |
apple 1 3 |
| XX (non‑numeric) 5 12 |
12 5 XX (non‑numeric) |
XX (non‑numeric) 5 12 |
FAQ
How are non‑numeric lines handled?
Non‑numeric lines are treated as zero for sorting purposes, but their original text is preserved in the output. That means a non‑numeric line will move to the position corresponding to 0, but the content remains unchanged.
Will leading zeros affect the order?
No. Leading zeros are ignored when comparing values, so "001" is treated as 1 for sorting.
Are there hard limits on rows or file size?
There is no enforced row limit — the tool processes as much as your browser can handle. Very large lists may slow or crash older browsers.
What about decimals or special formatting?
The tool expects plain numeric strings. If your data contains decimals or thousands separators, clean the input first using the cleaning tools listed below to ensure correct numeric parsing.
Tips & edge cases
- Remove headers or labels before pasting to avoid treating them as zero.
- Use our Number Extractor to pull numbers from mixed text before sorting.
- Use Remove Empty Lines and Remove Spaces to normalise input.
- If you need to sort by string length or alphabetically, try Sort By Length or Alphabetize List.
Related tools
- Number Extractor — extract numeric values from mixed text before sorting.
- Remove Empty Lines — clean your input list before sorting.
- Remove Spaces — trim or collapse spaces in pasted data.