Ceiling |
Description
Determines the closest integer that is greater than a specified number.
Returns
The closest integer that is greater than a given number.
Category
Mathematical functions
Function syntax
    Ceiling(number)
See also
Int, Fix, Round
Parameters
Parameter | Description
number | A real number
Example
    <h3>Ceiling Example</h3>

    <cfoutput>
    <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)#
    </cfoutput>

number |
A real number