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ROUNDUP function in Excel

Rounds a number up, away from zero

=ROUNDUP(number, num_digits)

ROUNDUP syntax and parameters

Two arguments, two required.

  • numbernumberRequired

    Any real number that you want rounded up.

  • num_digitsnumberRequired

    The number of digits to which you want to round number.

ROUNDUP examples

Formulas you'll actually reuse.

  1. Boxes needed for B2 items at 12 per box — always round up:

    =ROUNDUP(B2 / 12, 0)

    Result9

  2. A price rounded up to the next 10 cents:

    =ROUNDUP(B2, 1)

    Result23.8

ROUNDUP in Google Sheets

Same name — your formula ports as-is.

Try ROUNDUP in the playground

Edit the example — nothing to install.

Preloaded with the ROUNDUP formula from Example 1 — change anything and watch it respond.

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