JavaScript Math floor()

In this tutorial, we will learn about the JavaScript Math.floor() function with the help of examples.

The Math.floor() function rounds down a number to the next smallest integer.

Example

let number = 38.8;


// round number to nearest smallest number
let roundedNumber = Math.floor(number);

console.log(roundedNumber);

// Output: 38

Math.floor() Syntax

The syntax of the Math.floor() function is:

Math.floor(x)

floor(), being a static method, is called using the Math class name.

Math.floor() Parameters

The Math.floor() function takes in:

  • x - A number

Math.floor() Return Value

  • Returns the largest integer less than or equal to a given number.
  • Returns 0 for null.

Example: Using Math.floor()

// using Math.floor()


var num = Math.floor(1.8645);

console.log(num); // 1

var num = Math.floor(-0.456);
console.log(num); // -1


var num = Math.floor("4");

console.log(num); // 4


// Returns 0 for null
var num = Math.floor(null);

console.log(num); // 0


// Returns NaN for non-numeric types
var num = Math.floor("JavaScript");

console.log(num); // NaN

var num = Math.floor(NaN);
console.log(num); // NaN

Output

1
-1
4
0
NaN
NaN

Note: Math.floor() returns 0 for null rather than NaN.

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