PHP: abs() function

abs() function

The abs() function is used to get the absolute (positive) value of a given number.

Version:

(PHP 4 and above)

Syntax:

abs(number)

Parameter:

Return value:

The absolute value of number.

Value Type: Float/integer depends on the type of number.

PHP: Absolute Value Function (abs)

Example:

$val1=-14.2;
$val2= 15;
$val3= -55;
$abs1=abs($val1);
$abs2=abs($val2);
$abs3=abs($val3);
echo "absolute value of $val1 is $abs1<br />";
echo "absolute value of $val2 is $abs2<br />";
echo "absolute value of $val3 is $abs3<br />";
?>

Sample Output:

absolute value of -14.2 is 14.2 
absolute value of 15 is 15 
absolute value of -55 is 55

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See also

PHP Function Reference

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