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Least to Greatest Calculator

Enter a list of numbers below to instantly sort them in order.

Sorted
1, 3, 3, 8, 9, 15

Ordering Numbers

Compare each pair of numbers and arrange them so the list steadily increases (or decreases, for greatest-to-least order).

Worked example

Order 8, 3, 15, 1, 9, 3 from least to greatest.

Result: 1, 3, 3, 8, 9, 15

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

Compare the numbers and arrange them so each one is smaller than or equal to the one after it — negative numbers come before zero, which comes before positive numbers.

Does this work with negative numbers and decimals?

Yes. Negative numbers, decimals, and whole numbers can all be mixed in the same list and sorted correctly.

What's the difference between ascending and descending order?

Ascending (least to greatest) goes from smallest to largest. Descending (greatest to least) goes the other way, from largest to smallest.

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