This function returns the ceiling value. i.e. the smallest mathematical integer that is greater than or equal to the given number.


ceil(number) #Output: Number



Parser expressionDescription


%{ceil(-1.3)}


This example returns:

-1


%{ceil(0)}


This example returns:

0


%{ceil(2.3)}


This example returns:

3



Parameters used in this function

ParameterInput (data type)Description
number

Any given number or numeric field code.



This function returns a



Use cases and examples



Short descriptionReturns the smallest mathematical integer that is greater than or equal to the input number.
Output