Full name
math.floor
Library
math
Syntax
math.floor(number)
Description
The math.floor function returns the integer closest to argument passed that is less than or equal to it.
Parameters
- number: number to evaluate
Result
The math.floor function returns an integer.
Examples
The closest integer to the number 5.16 that is less than or equal to it is 5:
math.floor(5.16)
5
On the other hand, the integer closest to the number -5.16 that is less than or equal to it is -6:
math.floor(-5.16)
-6
If the number passed as an argument is an integer, the math.floor function returns the same number:
math.floor(18)
18
