How to Sort Odd and Even Numbers in Excel (4 Easy Examples)

Example 1 – Using ISODD Function to Sort Odd and Even Numbers in Excel

We have added a Helper Column in the dataset where we will use the ISODD function.

Steps:

  • Enter the following formula in cell D5.
=ISODD(C5)

Uing ISODD Function to Sort Odd and Even Numbers in Excel

Formula Breakdown

  • ISODD(C5) → The ISODD function returns TRUE when a number is odd, otherwise, the function returns FALSE.
    • Output: FALSE
  • Explanation: Since cell C5 contains an even number, the ISODD function returns FALSE.
  • Press ENTER.
  • You can see the result in cell D5.
  • Use the Fill Handle tool for the remaining cells.

  • The output will be as shown below.

  • We will sort the TRUE and FALSE from A to Z. The Code No. will be sorted as odd and even numbers.
  • Select the entire Helper Column by selecting cells D5:D14.
  • Go to the Home tab >> select Editing.
  • From Sort & Filter >> select Sort Smallest to Largest.
  • Select Sort Largest to Smallest if you want to sort Z to A.

Use of Sort & Filter Feature to Sort Odd and Even Numbers in Excel

  • A Sort Warning will appear.
  • In the Sort Warning dialog box, ensure that Expand the selection is marked.
  • Click on Sort.

  • The whole dataset will be sorted.


Example 2 – Use of IF, ISODD, and ISEVEN Functions to Sort Odd and Even Numbers in Different Columns

Steps:

  • We will sort the odd numbers.
  • Enter the following formula in cell D5.
=IF(ISODD(C5),C5," ")

Applying IF and ISODD Functions to Sort Odd and Even Numbers in Excel

Formula Breakdown

  • ISODD(C5) → The ISODD function returns TRUE when a number is odd, otherwise, the function returns FALSE.
    • Output: FALSE
  • IF(ISODD(C5),C5,” “) → becomes
    • IF(FALSE,C5,” “)
      • Output: Blank Cell
    • Explanation: Since cell C5 contains an even number, the ISODD function returns FALSE, and the IF function returns a blank cell.
  • Press ENTER.
  • You can see the output in cell D5.
  • Use the Fill Handle tool for the remaining cells.

  • The sorted odd numbers will be displayed in the Odd Numbers column.

  • We will sort the even numbers.
  • Enter the following formula in cell E5.
=IF(ISEVEN(C5),C5," ")

Inserting IF and ISEVEN Functions to Sort Odd and Even Numbers in Excel

Formula Breakdown

  • ISEVEN(C5) → The ISEVEN function returns TRUE when a number is even, otherwise, the function returns FALSE.
    • Output: TRUE
  • IF(ISEVEN(C5),C5,” “) → becomes
    • IF(TRUE,C5,” “)
      • Output: 1234
    • Explanation: Since cell C5 contains an even number, the ISEVEN function returns TRUE, and the IF function returns 1234.
  • Press ENTER.
  • You can see the result in cell E5.
  • Use the Fill Handle tool to apply the formula to the remaining cells.

  • You can see the sorted even numbers in the Even Numbers column.


Example 3 – Sorting Odd and Even Numbers in an Ascending Order

We will use the combination of IFERROR, IF, ROW, INDEX, MOD and SMALL functions to sort odd and even numbers. This method is helpful when you want the odd or even numbers to be sorted in ascending order.

Sorting Even and Odd Numebrs in Ascending Order

Steps:

  • Enter the following formula in cell D5.
=IFERROR(SMALL(IFERROR(INDEX($C$5:$C$14,SMALL(IF(MOD($C$5:$C$14,2)=1,ROW($C$1:$C$10)),ROW($C$1:$C$10))),""),ROW(C1)),"")

Employing Combined Functions to Sort Odd and Even Numbers in Excel

Formula Breakdown

  • MOD($C$5:$C$14,2) → the MOD function divides a number with a divisor and returns a reminder.
    • Output: {0;0;1;0;1;0;1;1;0;0}
  • MOD($C$5:$C$14,2)=1 → becomes
    • {FALSE;FALSE;TRUE;FALSE;TRUE;FALSE;TRUE;TRUE;FALSE;FALSE})
  • ROW($C$1:$C$10) the ROW functionreturns the row number of a range of cells.
    • Output: {1;2;3;4;5;6;7;8;9;10}
  • SMALL(IF(MOD($C$5:$C$14,2)=1,ROW($C$1:$C$10)),ROW($C$1:$C$10))),””) → becomes
    • SMALL(IF{FALSE;FALSE;3;FALASE;5;FALSE;7;8;FALSE;FALSE},{1;2;3;4;5;6;7;8;9;10}))
      • Output: {3;5;7;8;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!})
  • INDEX($C$5:$C$14,SMALL(IF(MOD($C$5:$C$14,2)=1,ROW($C$1:$C$10)),ROW($C$1:$C$10))),””) → becomes
    • INDEX($C$5:$C$14{3;5;7;8;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!})
      • Output:{2367;7891;9981;8923;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!}
  • IFERROR(INDEX($C$5:$C$14,SMALL(IF(MOD($C$5:$C$14,2)=1,ROW($C$1:$C$10)),ROW($C$1:$C$10))),”” → becomes
    • IFERROR({2367;7891;9981;8923;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!;#NUM!})
      • Output: {2367;7891;9981;8923;” ”;” ”;” ”!;” ”;” ”;” ”}
  • ROW(C1) becomes
    • Output: 1
  • SMALL(IFERROR(INDEX($C$5:$C$14,SMALL(IF(MOD($C$5:$C$14,2)=1,ROW($C$1:$C$10)),ROW($C$1:$C$10))),””),ROW(C1)),””) becomes
    • SMALL({2367;7891;9981;8923;” ”;” ”;” ”!;” ”;” ”;” ”},1)
      • Output: 2367,” ”
  • IFERROR(SMALL(IFERROR(INDEX($C$5:$C$14,SMALL(IF(MOD($C$5:$C$14,2)=1,ROW($C$1:$C$10)),ROW($C$1:$C$10))),””),ROW(C1)),””) becomes
    • IFERROR(2367,” ”)
      • Output: 2367
  • Press ENTER.
  • The result will be in cell D5.
  • Use the Fill Handle tool for the remaining cells.

  • You can see the complete Odd Numbers column.

  • To sort the even number, enter the following formula in cell E5.
=IFERROR(SMALL(IFERROR(INDEX($C$5:$C$14,SMALL(IF(MOD($C$5:$C$14,2)=0,ROW($C$1:$C$10)),ROW($C$1:$C$10))),""),ROW(C1)),"")
  • The formula has only one difference from the previous one.
  • We take MOD($C$5:$C$14,2)=0 because we want to get the even numbers and we want the reminder to become 0.

Merging Functions to Sort Odd and Even Numbers in Excel

  • Press ENTER.
  • You can see the output in cell E5.
  • Use the Fill Handle tool for the remaining cells in the column.

  • You can see the complete Even Numbers column.


Example 4 – Inserting ISODD and MID Functions to Sort Odd and Even Numbers Between Texts

In the following dataset, you can see Code No. column contains both text and numbers. We will sort the even and odd numbers based on the middle number of the text.

Use of ISODD and MID Functions to Sort Odd and Even Numbers in Excel

Steps:

  • A column named Helper Column has been added for calculation.
  • Enter the following formula in cell C5.
=ISODD(MID(C5,4,2))

Formula Breakdown

  • MID(C5,4,2) becomes
    • MID(“Y1-02-4Y”,4,2)
      • Output: 02
    • ISODD(MID(C5,4,2)) becomes
      • ISODD(02)
        • Output: FALSE
  • Press ENTER.
  • The result is in cell D5.
  • Use the Fill Handle tool for the remaining cells.

  • The output will be as shown below.

Sorting Odd and Even Numbers with Text in Excel

  • We will sort the TRUE and FALSE from A to Z. The Code No. will be sorted as odd and even numbers.
  • Select the cell range D5:D14.
  • Go to the Home tab >> select Editing.
  • From the Sort & Filter Tab >> select Sort Smallest to Largest.
  • You can select Sort Largest to Smallest if you want to sort Z to A.

  • In the Sort Warning dialog box, ensure that Expand the selection is marked.
  • Click on Sort.

  • You can see the sorted Code No. column, where the middle number of the text strings has been sorted according to the even and odd numbers.


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Afia Aziz Kona, a graduate of NAME from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, serves as a technical content creator in the ExcelDemy project. Possessing a passion for innovation and critical thinking, she actively embraces challenges. Beyond her engineering background, Afia exhibits a keen interest in Excel, having authored numerous articles on Excel & VBA-related issues to simplify the experience for users facing obstacles in Excel. Apart from creating Excel tutorials, she is also interested... Read Full Bio

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