abs

The abs() method returns the absolute value of a number. The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero, always positive or zero.

Interactive example

Syntax

function abs<
	GenericInput extends number,
>(input: GenericInput): number

Parameters

• input: The number whose absolute value you want.

Return value

The absolute value of the given number. Always returns a positive number or zero.

See also

• negate - Inverts the sign of a number
• subtract - Subtracts two numbers

Sources

• MDN Web Docs - Math.abs()