Number() constructor

The Number() constructor creates a Number object.

Syntax

new Number(value)

Parameters

value
The numeric value of the object being created.

Examples

Creating Number objects

const a = new Number('123'); // a === 123 is false
const b = Number('123');     // b === 123 is true
a instanceof Number;         // is true
b instanceof Number;         // is false

Specifications

Specification
ECMAScript (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Number constructor' in that specification.

Browser compatibility

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Number() constructorChrome Full support 1Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 1IE Full support 3Opera Full support 3Safari Full support 1WebView Android Full support 1Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support 10.1Safari iOS Full support 1Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0nodejs Full support 0.1.100

Legend

Full support
Full support

See also

  • NaN
  • The Math global object
  • Integers with arbitrary precision: BigInt