ceil

Summary

Returns the smallest integer greater than or equal to its numeric argument.

Syntax

Math.ceil( number )

Examples

Math.ceil(0.4); // 1
Math.ceil(1.9); // 2
Math.ceil(3);   // 3

Remarks

The required number argument is a numeric expression.

The return value is an integer value equal to the smallest integer greater than or equal to its numeric argument.

Applies To : Math Object

See also

Other articles

• Math.floor Function
• Math.round Function
• Math.abs Function
• Math Object

Attributions

• Microsoft Developer Network: Article