Ceiling

Description

Returns the closest integer greater than a given number.

Category

Mathematical functions

Syntax


Ceiling(number)

See also

Int, Fix, Round

Parameters

Parameter

Description

number
A real number

Example

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<P>The ceiling of 3.4 is #ceiling(3.4)#

<P>The ceiling of 3 is #ceiling(3)#

<P>The ceiling of 3.8 is #ceiling(3.8)#

<P>The ceiling of -4.2 is #ceiling(-4.2)#

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