SQL Server CEILING() Function
Example
Return the smallest integer value that is greater than or equal to a number:
SELECT CEILING(25.75) AS CeilValue;
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Definition and Usage
The CEILING() function returns the smallest integer value that is larger than or equal to a number.
Tip: Also look at the FLOOR() and ROUND() functions.
Syntax
CEILING(number)
Parameter Values
Parameter | Description |
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number | Required. A numeric value |
Technical Details
Works in: | SQL Server (starting with 2008), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Parallel Data Warehouse |
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More Examples
Example
Return the smallest integer value that is greater than or equal to a number:
SELECT CEILING(25) AS CeilValue;
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Example
Return the smallest integer value that is greater than or equal to a number:
SELECT CEILING(-13.5) AS CeilValue;
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