---
title: "Use the FLOOR Function to Round Numbers Down to the Nearest Integer"
slug: "floor-function"
description: "Learn to use the FLOOR function in Pigment to round numbers down to the nearest integer and streamline your data modeling."
tags: ["FLOOR", "formula syntax", "functions ", "Modeling and Formulas", "Pigment Blocks", "Pigment Boards"]
updated: 2025-05-30T09:40:44Z
published: 2025-08-22T10:57:28Z
---

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# FLOOR function

## ​​​​Description

Rounds down a Number to the nearest Integer value.

## Syntax

`FLOOR(Number to Round Down)`

## Arguments

| Argument | Type | Dimensions | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| *Number to Round Down* (required) | Number | Any Dimensions | Decimal number to round down. |

## Returns

| Type | Dimensions |
| --- | --- |
| Number | Dimensions of *Number to Round Down* |

## Examples

| Formula | Result | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `FLOOR(2.36)` | 2 | The nearest integer down of 2.36 is 2. |
| `FLOOR(-2.36)` | -3 | The nearest integer down of -2.36 is -3. |

## See also

Excel: [FLOOR.MATH](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/floor-math-function-c302b599-fbdb-4177-ba19-2c2b1249a2f5)

Related articles: [CEILING](/v1/docs/ceiling-function)

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