1. What is Number Sorting?

Number sorting is the process of arranging numbers in a particular order, typically from smallest to largest (ascending order) or largest to smallest (descending order). This calculator focuses on sorting numbers from smallest to largest.

2. How This Calculator Works

The calculator takes your input numbers, validates them, and then sorts them using a standard sorting algorithm:

The sorting algorithm used is PHP's built-in sort() function, which implements a quicksort algorithm with average time complexity of O(n log n).

3. Practical Applications

Details: Sorting numbers is fundamental in data analysis, statistics, programming, and various mathematical applications. It helps in:

• Finding median values
• Identifying outliers
• Preparing data for visualization
• Organizing numerical information

4. Using the Calculator

Tips:

• Enter numbers separated by commas, spaces, or both
• Decimal numbers are supported (use either . or , as decimal separator)
• Negative numbers are supported
• Non-numeric values will be automatically filtered out

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the maximum number of values I can sort?
A: The calculator can handle hundreds of numbers, but extremely large lists (thousands+) may slow down your browser.

Q2: Does the calculator handle decimal numbers?
A: Yes, both integer and decimal numbers are supported.

Q3: What happens if I enter non-numeric values?
A: The calculator will automatically filter out any non-numeric entries before sorting.

Q4: Can I sort numbers from largest to smallest?
A: This version only sorts from smallest to largest. For descending order, you can reverse the output manually.

Q5: How does the calculator handle duplicate numbers?
A: Duplicate numbers will appear in the sorted output just as they appeared in the input.