ODD Function in Microsoft Excel
Part 1: Introduce
Definition:
The ODD function in Microsoft Excel is designed to return a number rounded up to the nearest odd integer.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of the ODD function is to round a given number to its closest odd integer.
Syntax & Arguments:
ODD(number) Explain the Arguments in the function:
- Number: This is a required argument. It represents the value that you wish to round.
Return value:
The function will return a number rounded up to the nearest odd integer.
Remarks:
- If the provided number is nonnumeric, the ODD function will return the #VALUE! Error value.
- Regardless of the sign of the number, the value is rounded up when adjusted away from zero. If the number is already an odd integer, no rounding will occur.
Part 2: Examples
Example 1:
Purpose of illustration: To round a decimal number to the nearest odd integer.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | Formula | Result |
| 2 | 1.5 | =ODD(A2) | 3 |
Explanation: The number 1.5 is rounded to the nearest odd integer, 3.
Example 2:
Purpose of illustration: To round an odd integer.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | Formula | Result |
| 2 | 3 | =ODD(A2) | 3 |
Explanation: 3 is already an odd integer, so no rounding occurs.
Example 3:
Purpose of illustration: To round an even integer to the nearest odd integer.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | Formula | Result |
| 2 | 2 | =ODD(A2) | 3 |
Explanation: The number 2 is rounded to the nearest odd integer, 3.
Example 4:
Purpose of illustration: To round a negative odd integer.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | Formula | Result |
| 2 | -1 | =ODD(A2) | -1 |
Explanation: The number -1 is already an odd integer, so no rounding occurs.
Example 5:
Purpose of example: To round a negative even integer away from 0 to the nearest odd integer.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | Formula | Result |
| 2 | -2 | =ODD(A2) | -3 |
Explanation: The number -2 is rounded up (away from 0) to the nearest odd integer, which is -3.
Example 6: ODD with IF Function
Purpose of example: To determine if a number is positive or negative and round it to the nearest odd integer.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | Formula | Result |
| 2 | 4.5 | =IF(A2>0, “Pos”, “Neg”) & ODD(A2) | Pos5 |
Explanation: The formula checks if the number is positive or negative. If positive, it appends “Pos” to the rounded odd integer. For 4.5, it’s rounded to 5, resulting in “Pos5”.
Example 7: ODD with SUM Function
Purpose of example: To sum two numbers and then round the result to the nearest odd integer.
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Num1 | Num2 | Formula | Result |
| 2 | 3.2 | 2.3 | =ODD(SUM(A2,B2)) | 5 |
Explanation: The formula sums the two numbers (3.2 + 2.3 = 5.5) and then rounds the result to the nearest odd integer, 5.
Example 8: ODD with VLOOKUP Function
Purpose of example: To look up a value in a table and then round it to the nearest odd integer.
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lookup | Value | Formula | Result |
| 2 | Cat | 2.7 | =ODD(VLOOKUP(A2,A:B,2,0)) | 3 |
| 3 | Dog | 4.2 |
Explanation: The formula looks up the value associated with “Cat” (2.7) and then rounds it to the nearest odd integer, 3.
Example 9: ODD with COUNTIF Function
Purpose of example: To count occurrences of a specific value and then round the count to the nearest odd integer.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Values | Formula | Result |
| 2 | 5 | =ODD(COUNTIF(A:A,5)) | 1 |
| 3 | 5 | ||
| 4 | 6 |
Explanation: The formula counts the occurrences of the number 5 (which occurs twice) and then rounds it to the nearest odd integer, which remains 2.
Example 10: ODD with ROUNDUP Function
Purpose of example: To round up a number to the nearest integer and then round that result to the nearest odd integer.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | Formula | Result |
| 2 | 3.1 | =ODD(ROUNDUP(A2,0)) | 5 |
Explanation: The formula first rounds up 3.1 to 4 and then rounds that result to the nearest odd integer, 5.
Example 11: ODD with ABS Function
Purpose of example: To get the absolute value of a number and then round that result to the nearest odd integer.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | Formula | Result |
| 2 | -4.6 | =ODD(ABS(A2)) | 5 |
Explanation: The formula first gets the absolute value of -4.6, 4.6, and then rounds that to the nearest odd integer, which is 5.
Example 12: ODD with INT Function
Purpose of example: To get the integer part of a number and then round that result to the nearest odd integer.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | Formula | Result |
| 2 | 5.9 | =ODD(INT(A2)) | 5 |
Explanation: The formula first gets the integer part of 5.9, which is 5, and since 5 is already an odd integer, the result remains 5.
Part 3: Tips and tricks
- 🌟 Always ensure that the input to the ODD function is numeric to avoid the #VALUE! Error.
- 💡 Remember, the ODD function will always round up, regardless of the sign of the number.
- 🚀 Use the ODD function to round numbers to odd integers in your data analysis.