How to use ODD function in Excel?

The ODD function in Excel is used to round a given number up to the nearest odd integer. This function can be useful when you specifically need odd numbers for calculations or data analysis.

Here’s how you can use the ODD function:

Syntax

ODD(number)

number: The number you want to round up to the nearest odd integer.

Example

Suppose you want to round up the number 3.2 to the nearest odd integer. You would use the ODD function as follows:

=ODD(3.2)

This would return 5, because 5 is the nearest odd integer that is greater than 3.2.

Additional Notes

If the number is already an odd integer, the ODD function will return the same number.

For example:

  =ODD(5)

This would simply return 5 as well, since it’s already odd.

If the number is negative, the ODD function will round the number away from zero to the nearest odd integer.

For example:

  =ODD(-2.5)

This would return -3, as it is the nearest odd number less than -2.5.

By understanding how the ODD function works, you can incorporate it into your Excel formulas and make your data manipulation tasks more efficient when dealing with odd numbers.

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