Python abs() function

Python abs() function

The abs() function returns the absolute value of a number.

Syntax

abs(x)

Parameter

x: The parameter ‘x’ can be an integer value, a floating point number or a complex number.

Return

This function returns the absolute value of a number, but if the argument is a complex number, its magnitude is returned.

Example 1

# Python Program explaining 
# abs() built-in function
# passing floating point number
float_val = -54.26
print('Absolute value for integer number:', abs(float_val))
# passing An integer number
int_val = -94
print('Absolute value for float number:', abs(int_val))
# passing a complex number
complex_val = (3 - 4j)
print('Absolute value for complex number:', abs(complex_val))

Output

Absolute value for integer number: 54.26
Absolute value for float number: 94
Absolute value for complex number: 5.0