JavaScript - Math ceil Method

Description

This method returns the smallest integer greater than or equal to a number.

Syntax

Its syntax is as follows −

Math.ceil( x ) ;

Parameter Details

x − A numbers.

Return Value

Returns the smallest integer greater than or equal to a number.

Example

Try the following example program.

Live Demo

<html>   
   <head>
      <title>JavaScript Math ceil() Method</title>
   </head>
   
   <body>      
      <script type = "text/javascript">
         var value = Math.ceil(45.95);
         document.write("First Test Value : " + value ); 
         
         var value = Math.ceil(45.20);
         document.write("<br />Second Test Value : " + value ); 
         
         var value = Math.ceil(-45.95);
         document.write("<br />Third Test Value : " + value ); 
         
         var value = Math.ceil(-45.20);
         document.write("<br />Fourth Test Value : " + value ); 
      </script>      
   </body>
</html>

Output

First Test Value : 46
Second Test Value : 46
Third Test Value : -45
Fourth Test Value : -45

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