# JavaScript abs() Method

JavaScript Math Object

## Example

Return the absolute value of a number:

Math.abs(-7.25);

The result will be:

7.25
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## Definition and Usage

The abs() method returns the absolute value of a number.

## Browser Support

Method |  |  |  |  |
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
abs() | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes

## Syntax

Math.abs(x)

## Parameter Values

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
x | Required. A number

## Technical Details

Return Value: | A Number, representing the absolute value of the specified number, or NaN if the value is not a number, or 0 if the value is null
JavaScript Version: | 1.0

## More Examples

## Example

Return the absolute value of different numbers:

var a = Math.abs(7.25);
var b = Math.abs(-7.25);
var c = Math.abs(null);
var d = Math.abs("Hello");
var e = Math.abs(2+3);

The result of a,b,c,d, and e will be:

7.25
7.25
0
NaN
5
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JavaScript Math Object

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