3 easy methods to convert month name to number in Excel

In Excel, there are times when you need to convert month names to their corresponding numbers to facilitate data analysis and processing. This tutorial will cover three methods to convert month names to numbers: using a formula, using Kutools for Excel, and using VBA code. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Excel user, these methods will help you enhance your productivity.

• Using formula
• Using Kutools for Excel
• Using VBA code

Convert month name to number in Excel

This section covers three methods to convert month names to numbers: using a formula, using Kutools for Excel, and using VBA code. Each method is tailored to cater to different user preferences and technical capabilities, ensuring flexibility and ease of use across various Excel scenarios.

Use formula to convert month name to number in Excel

Using a formula is a simple and flexible way to convert month names to numbers. Excel's built-in formula functions are powerful, allowing us to create a formula that automatically converts month names. Let's walk through the steps to achieve this.

Type the following formula into a blank cell, and press the Enter key. Then, select the formula cell and drag its Fill Handle down to apply it to the rest of the range.

=MONTH(A2&1)

Easily convert date to corresponding month number with Kutools

If you want to convert an entire date to its corresponding month name and prefer a simpler approach, Kutools for Excel is a highly useful tool. It's "Apply Date Formatting" features can simplify your workflow. Here are the steps to convert dates to corresponding month numbers using Kutools for Excel.

1. Select the dates you want to convert to month number, then select "Kutools" > "Format" > "Apply Date Formatting".
2. In the pop-up "Apply Date Formatting" dialog box, choose the "03" option in the "Date format list", and then click "OK".
   You can preview the results in real time in the "Preview" pane.
   

Result

All dates in the selected range have been converted to corresponding month names immediately.

Use VBA code to convert month name to number in Excel

1. Hold ALT button and press F11 on the keyboard to open a "Microsoft Visual Basic for Application" window.

2. Click "Insert" > "Module", and copy the VBA into the module.

VBA code: Convert month name to number

Sub ChangeNum()
'Updateby20140311
Dim Rng As Range
Dim WorkRng As Range
On Error Resume Next
xTitleId = "KutoolsforExcel"
Set WorkRng = Application.Selection
Set WorkRng = Application.InputBox("Range", xTitleId, WorkRng.Address, Type:=8)
For Each Rng In WorkRng
    If Rng.Value <> "" Then
        Rng.Value = Month(DateValue("03/" & Rng.Value & "/2014"))
    End If
Next
End Sub

3. Click "Run" to run the VBA code, and a KutoolsforExcel dialog pops up for you to select a range of cells with month names that you want to convert to numbers, then click OK, and the selected month names will be converted to month numbers. See screenshot:

Tip: Using the above VBA may lose your original data, you can save them before you running the VBA code.

Convert date to month number or month name or other date formats using Kutools for Excel