ReferenceFunctionsMath Functions
INT
Rounds a number down to the nearest integer.
Summary
INT uses floor semantics, so negative values move farther from zero.
Remarks
- Equivalent to mathematical floor (
floor(x)). - Coercion is lenient for numeric-like inputs; invalid values return an error.
- Input errors are propagated.
Examples
Drop decimal digits from a positive number
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Result
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Expected
8
Floor a negative number
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-9
Related functions
FAQ
Why is INT(-8.9) equal to -9 instead of -8?
INT uses floor semantics, so negative values round toward negative infinity.
Runtime metadata
Category
Math
Signature
INT(arg1: Number)Arity
min 1, max 1
Arguments
arg1Number · Scalar · coercion NumberLenientText
Caps
PURE
Source