PHP min()Functions
Examples
Find the minimum value using the min() function:
<?php
echo(min(2,4,6,8,10) . "<br>");
echo(min(22,14,68,18,15) . "<br>");
echo(min(array(4,6,8,10)) . "<br>");
echo(min(array(44,16,81,12)));
?>
echo(min(2,4,6,8,10) . "<br>");
echo(min(22,14,68,18,15) . "<br>");
echo(min(array(4,6,8,10)) . "<br>");
echo(min(array(44,16,81,12)));
?>
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Definition and Usage
The min() function returns the minimum value in an array, or the minimum value among several specified values.
Syntax
min(array_values);
or
min(value1,value2,...);
or
min(value1,value2,...);
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| array_values | Required. Specifies an array containing values. |
| value1,value2,... | Required. Specifies the values to compare (at least two values). |
Technical Details
| Return value: | The numeric minimum value. |
|---|---|
| Return type: | Mixed |
| PHP Version: | 4+ |
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