Excel CEILING function
Rounds up to the next multiple you choose. In Spanish Excel it is called MULTIPLO.SUPERIOR.
Syntax
English Excel
=CEILING(number, significance)
Spanish Excel (Mexico)
=MULTIPLO.SUPERIOR(número, cifra_significativa)
Spanish Excel (Spain, Latin America)
=MULTIPLO.SUPERIOR(número; cifra_significativa)
| Argument | What it is |
|---|---|
| number | The value to round. |
| significance | The multiple, such as 0.5 or 100. |
Example
CEILING(number, multiple) rounds up to the next multiple and FLOOR(number, multiple) rounds down to the previous one. They are handy for prices ending in .50 or for knowing how many pieces fill whole boxes.
=CEILING(B2,0.5)
Common mistake
For prices ending in .99 use CEILING(price,1)-0.01.
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Practice CEILING
Type the formula in the sheet and check it instantly. Spanish or English function names both work. See all lessons
Multiples with CEILING and FLOOR
CEILING(number, multiple) rounds up to the next multiple and FLOOR(number, multiple) rounds down to the previous one. They are handy for prices ending in .50 or for knowing how many pieces fill whole boxes.
In C2, round the calculated price up to the next multiple of 0.50.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Product | Calculated price | Final price | Pieces | In boxes of 12 | |
| 2 | Soap | 23.37 | 130 | |||
| 3 | Shampoo | 58.12 | 75 | |||
| 4 | Lotion | 41.80 | 200 | |||
| 5 | Toothpaste | 19.05 | 49 | |||
| 6 | Deodorant | 36.50 | 96 | |||
| 7 |
Tip: while typing, click a cell or drag across several to insert their reference. F4 anchors the reference with $.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CEILING called in Spanish?
- In Spanish Excel it is MULTIPLO.SUPERIOR. The formula =CEILING(B2,0.5) is written =MULTIPLO.SUPERIOR(B2;0,5) (or with commas in Mexico).
- Why does CEILING use semicolons in some Excel versions?
- It depends on regional settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), Excel separates arguments with semicolons. English Excel and Mexican Spanish Excel use commas.
- What is the most common CEILING mistake?
- For prices ending in .99 use CEILING(price,1)-0.01.