JavaScript abs() Method
More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
Definition and Usage
The abs() method returns the absolute value of a number.
Browser Support
| Method | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abs() | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
Math.abs(x)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | Required. A number |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Number, representing the absolute value of the specified number, or NaN if the value is not a number, or 0 if the value is null |
|---|---|
| JavaScript Version: | ECMAScript 1 |
More Examples
Example
Return the absolute value of different numbers:
var a = Math.abs(7.25);
var b = Math.abs(-7.25);
var c = Math.abs(null);
var d = Math.abs("Hello");
var e = Math.abs(2+3);
The result of a,b,c,d, and e will be:
7.25
7.25
0
NaN
5
Try it Yourself »
7.25
0
NaN
5
Related Pages
JavaScript Tutorial: JavaScript Math
