Math
CEILING
Rounds up to a multiple (legacy version).
Syntax
CEILING(number, significance)Example: =CEILING(17,5)
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Try it
A tiny spreadsheet with example data. Edit the formula or any number and see the result.
Formula in D2: =CEILING(A3,B3)
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | Step | Result | |
| 2 | 1234.567 | 50 | 20 | |
| 3 | 17 | 5 | ||
| 4 | -4.7 | 12 | ||
| 5 | 144 | 9 | ||
| 6 | 2.5 | 3 | ||
| 7 | 50 | 12 |
Result in D2: 20