PostgreSQL: ceiling Function

In this PostgreSQL post explains how to use the PostgreSQL ceiling function with syntax and examples.

Description

The PostgreSQL ceiling function returns the smallest integer value that is greater than or equal to a number.

Syntax

The syntax for the ceiling function in PostgreSQL is:

ceiling( number )

Parameters or Arguments

number

The value used to find the smallest integer value.

Note

• The ceiling function is a synonym for the ceil function.
• See also the floor, round, and trunc functions.

Applies To

The ceiling function can be used in the following versions of PostgreSQL:

• PostgreSQL 9.4, PostgreSQL 9.3, PostgreSQL 9.2, PostgreSQL 9.1, PostgreSQL 9.0, PostgreSQL 8.4

Example

Let's look at some PostgreSQL ceiling function examples and explore how to use the ceiling function in PostgreSQL.

For example:

postgres=# SELECT ceiling(32.65);
 ceiling
---------

      33
(1 row)

postgres=# SELECT ceiling(32.1);
 ceiling
---------

      33
(1 row)

postgres=# SELECT ceiling(32);
 ceiling
---------

      32
(1 row)

postgres=# SELECT ceiling(-32.65);
 ceiling
---------

     -32
(1 row)

postgres=# SELECT ceiling(-32.1);
 ceiling
---------

     -32
(1 row)

postgres=# SELECT ceiling(-32);
 ceiling
---------

     -32
(1 row)