Python math.floor() Method

Example

Round numbers down to the nearest integer:

# Import math library
import math

# Round numbers down to the nearest integer
print(math.floor(0.6))
print(math.floor(1.4))
print(math.floor(5.3))
print(math.floor(-5.3))
print(math.floor(22.6))
print(math.floor(10.0))

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Definition and Usage

The math.floor() method rounds a number DOWN to the nearest integer, if necessary, and returns the result.

Tip: To round a number UP to the nearest integer, look at the math.ceil() method.

Syntax

math.floor(x)

Parameter Values

Parameter	Description
x	Required. Specifies the number to round down

Technical Details

Return Value:	An `int` value, representing the rounded number
Change Log:	Python 3+ : Returns an `int` value Python 2.x : Returns a `float` value

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