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JavaScript ceil() Method

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Definition and Usage

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

Syntax

Math.ceil(x)

Parameter Description
x Required. A number


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The ceil() method is supported in all major browsers.


Example

Example

Use the ceil() method on different numbers:

<script type="text/javascript">

document.write(Math.ceil(0.60) + "<br />");
document.write(Math.ceil(0.40) + "<br />");
document.write(Math.ceil(5) + "<br />");
document.write(Math.ceil(5.1) + "<br />");
document.write(Math.ceil(-5.1) + "<br />");
document.write(Math.ceil(-5.9));

</script>

The output of the code above will be:

1
1
5
6
-5
-5

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Math Object Reference JavaScript Math Object
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