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JavaScript ceil() Method

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Example

Round a number upward to it's nearest integer:

Math.ceil(1.4)

The result will be:

2
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Definition and Usage

The ceil() method rounds a number UPWARDS to the nearest integer, and returns the result.

If the passed argument is an integer, the value will not be rounded.


Browser Support

Method
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Syntax

Math.ceil(x)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
x Required. The number you want to round

Technical Details

Return Value: A Number, representing the nearest integer when rounding upwards
JavaScript Version: 1.0

Examples

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Example

Use the ceil() method on different numbers:

var a = Math.ceil(0.60);
var b = Math.ceil(0.40);
var c = Math.ceil(5);
var d = Math.ceil(5.1);
var e = Math.ceil(-5.1);
var f = Math.ceil(-5.9);

The result of a,b,c,d,e, and f will be:

1
1
5
6
-5
-5
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