Syntax

<ceiling function> ::=

{ CEIL | CEILING } ( <numeric value expression> )


Notes

The CEILING function returns the smallest whole number (scale 0) that is greater than or equal to the argument.
The data type of the result is the same type as the argument.
If the argument is null, then the result is null.


Examples

Expression

Result

CEILING( 5 )

5

CEILING( 5.25 )

6

CEILING( -5.25 )

-5


Conformance

SQL:2003 standard

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Feature T621 "Enhanced numeric functions"

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