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 generates an integer random number between 1(min) and 5(max). 

JavaScript

// Function to generate random number
function randomNumber(min, max) {
    return Math.random() * (max - min) + min;
}

console.log("Random Number between 1 and 5: ")

// Function call
console.log( randomNumber(1, 5) );

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 a parameter to its nearest integer in the Downward direction of rounding i.e. towards the lesser value. 

Syntax:

Math.floor(value)

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

JavaScript

// Function to generate random number
function randomNumber(min, max) {
    return Math.floor(Math.random() * (max - min) + min);
}

console.log("Random Number between 1 and 100: ")

// Function call
console.log( randomNumber(1, 100) );

Output:

Random Number between 1 and 100: 87

Example 2: This example generates a random whole number between 1(min) and 10(max) both inclusive. 

JavaScript

// 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;
}

console.log("Random Number between 1 and 10: ")

// Function call
console.log( randomNumber(1, 10) );

Output:

Random Number between 1 and 10: 3