How to generate random number in given range using JavaScript?

A number generated by a process, whose outcome is unpredictable is called Random Number. In JavaScript, this can be achieved by using Math.random() function. This article describes how to generate a random number using JavaScript.

Method 1: Using Math.random() function: The Math.random() function is used to return a floating-point pseudo-random number between range [0,1) , 0 (inclusive) and 1 (exclusive). This random number can then be scaled according to the desired range.

Syntax:

Math.random();

Example 1: This example generate an integer random number between 1(min) and 5(max).

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<script> 
  
// Function to generate random number 
function randomNumber(min, max) { 
    return Math.random() * (max - min) + min;
} 
  
document.write("Random Number between 1 and 5: ") 
  
// Function call
document.write( randomNumber(1, 5) ); 
</script>                                  

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Output:


Random Number between 1 and 5: 1.0573617826058959


Method 2: Using Math.floor() function: The Math.floor() function in JavaScript is used to round off the number passed as parameter to its nearest integer in Downward direction of rounding i.e towards the lesser value.


Syntax:


Math.floor(value)


Example 2: This example generate random integer number between 1(min) and 100(max).











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<script>  


  


// Function to generate random number  


function randomNumber(min, max) {  


    return Math.floor(Math.random() * (max - min) + min); 


}  


  


document.write("Random Number between 1 and 100: ")  


  


// Function call 


document.write( randomNumber(1, 100) );  


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Output:


Random Number between 1 and 100: 87


Example 3: This example generate random whole number between 1(min) and 10(max) both inclusive.











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<script>  


  


// Function to generate random number  


function randomNumber(min, max) {  


    min = Math.ceil(min); 


    max = Math.floor(max); 


    return Math.floor(Math.random() * (max - min + 1)) + min; 


}  


  


document.write("Random Number between 1 and 10: ")  


  


// Function call 


document.write( randomNumber(1, 10) );  


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Output:


Random Number between 1 and 10: 3



          
          
          
          

            

    

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