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MySQL CEILING() Function

❮ MySQL Functions

Example

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

SELECT CEILING(25.75);
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Definition and Usage

The CEILING() 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

CEILING(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, MySQL 3.23

More Examples

Example

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

SELECT CEILING(25);
Try it Yourself »

❮ MySQL Functions