Python Math
Learn all about Python Math in this comprehensive tutorial.
- •Python has a set of built-in math functions, including an extensive math module, that allows you to perform mathematical tasks on numbers.
- •The min() and max() functions can be used to find the lowest or highest value in an iterable:
- •Python has also a built-in module called math, which extends the list of mathematical functions.
- •In our Math Module Reference you will find a complete reference of all methods and constants that belongs to the Math module.
Introduction
Python has a set of built-in math functions, including an extensive math module, that allows you to perform mathematical tasks on numbers.
Built-in Math Functions
The min() and max() functions can be used to find the lowest or highest value in an iterable:
The abs() function returns the absolute (positive) value of the specified number:
The pow(x, y) function returns the value of x to the power of y (xy).
The Math Module
Python has also a built-in module called math, which extends the list of mathematical functions.
To use it, you must import the math module:
When you have imported the math module, you can start using methods and constants of the module.
The math.sqrt() method for example, returns the square root of a number:
The math.ceil() method rounds a number upwards to its nearest integer, and the math.floor() method rounds a number downwards to its nearest integer, and returns the result:
The math.pi constant, returns the value of PI (3.14...):
Complete Math Module Reference
In our Math Module Reference you will find a complete reference of all methods and constants that belongs to the Math module.
Module quiz
2 questionsWhich of the following is true about Python Math?
What is the most common pitfall when working with Python Math?
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