JavaScript ceil()Method
JavaScript Math ObjectDefinition and Usage
The ceil() method rounds a number upward.
If the argument is an integer, the value remains unchanged.
Note:The ceil() method rounds up and returns the nearest integer greater than or equal to the argument.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the ceil() method
Syntax
Math.ceil(x)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | Required. Must be a number. |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Number | An integer greater than or equal to x, and closest to it. |
Technical Details
| JavaScript Version: | 1.0 |
|---|
More Examples
Examples
In this example, we will apply the ceil() method to 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);
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);
a, b, c, d, e, and f output:
1
1
5
6
-5
-5
1
5
6
-5
-5
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