MySQL CEIL() Function
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MySQL CEIL() Function

❮ MySQL Functions

Example

Return the smallest integer value that is greater than or equal to a number:

SELECT CEIL(25.75);
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Definition and Usage

The CEIL() function returns the smallest integer value that is greater than or equal to a number.

Note: The CEIL() function is a synonym for the CEILING() function.

Syntax

CEIL(number)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
number Required. A numeric value

Technical Details

Works in: MySQL 5.7, MySQL 5.6, MySQL 5.5, MySQL 5.1, MySQL 5.0, MySQL 4.1, MySQL 4.0.6

More Examples

Example

Return the smallest integer value that is greater than or equal to a number:

SELECT CEIL(25);
Try it Yourself »

❮ MySQL Functions