ceiling()
Learn how to use the ceiling() function to calculate the smallest integer greater than, or equal to, the specified numeric expression.
Calculates the smallest integer greater than, or equal to, the specified numeric expression.
Syntax
ceiling(number)
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| number | int, long, or real | ✔️ | The value to round up. |
Returns
The smallest integer greater than, or equal to, the specified numeric expression.
Examples
print c1 = ceiling(-1.1), c2 = ceiling(0), c3 = ceiling(0.9)
Output
| c1 | c2 | c3 |
|---|---|---|
| -1 | 0 | 1 |
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