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# **The INT function**

Rounds a number down to the nearest whole number. Negative numbers go further from zero: INT(-7.9) is -8.

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INT(

## **Syntax**

```
INT(number)
```

<dl><dt>**number **</dt>
<dd>The number to round down.</dd></dl>

## **Examples**

B1=INT(7.9)

|  | A | B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 |  | **7** |

B1=INT(-7.9)

|  | A | B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 |  | **-8** |

## **Related functions**

- [**ROUNDDOWN**](https://practiceexcelonline.com/functions/rounddown)
- [**MOD**](https://practiceexcelonline.com/functions/mod)

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