C++ cmath abs() function
Example
Return the absolute (positive) value of different numbers:
cout << abs(-4.7);
cout << abs(4.7);
cout << abs(3);
Try it Yourself »
cout << abs(4.7);
cout << abs(3);
Definition and Usage
The abs() function returns the absolute (positive) value of a number.
The abs() function is defined in the
<cmath> header file.
Syntax
One of the following:
double abs(double number);float abs(float number);Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
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| number | Required. Specifies a number. If the number is an integer type then it will be treated as a double. |
Technical Details
| Returns: | A double or float value representing the absolute value of the specified number. |
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