This function returns the next higher integer that is greater than or equal to the given number.

Syntax
ceil(number) #Output: Number
Examples
Parser expressionDescription
ceil(-1.3)

This example returns:

-1.0

ceil(0)

This example returns:

0.0

ceil(2.3)

This example returns:

3.0

Additional information

Parameters used in this function

ParameterInput (data type)Description
number

NUMBER

Any given number or numeric field code.
Output

This function returns a NUMBER


Use cases and examples