Int

Value = Int ( Number )

Returns the mathematical integer part of Number, i.e. the greatest integer which is less than Number.

Examples

PRINT Int(Pi)
PRINT Int(-Pi) 
3
-4

The behaviour of Int and Fix is the same for positive numbers, and is different for negative numbers.

Examples

' Example illustrate the use of Int function to truncate to whole number.
' See also Cint function (for similar example).

 PRINT Int(3.2)
 PRINT Int(3.9)
 PRINT Int(6)
 PRINT Int(-7.2)
 PRINT Int(-7.9) 
3
3
6
-8
-8

The Value is not limited to the Integer size (32 bits) nor to the Long size (64 bits). It may be Float.
PRINT Int(2e60), CInt(2e60) 
2E+60	-2147483648

The next example shows how Int() works on a Boolean variable.
PRINT Int(TRUE) 
True

The difference between Int() and CInt() is:
  • Int() always returns a Float value, CInt() is limited to 32 bit Integer.

  • Int() rounds to the next lower value. i.e. -4.6 to -5, while CInt rounds towards 0 i.e. -4.6 to -4

See also