■ Python Math Functions Cheat Sheet
Python provides built-in math functions and a math module for advanced operations. Use import
math to access more functions.
■ Built-in Math Functions
Function Description Example
abs(x) Absolute value abs(-5) → 5
round(x) Rounds to nearest integer round(3.6) → 4
pow(x, y) x raised to power y pow(2, 3) → 8
max(x, y, ...) Largest of values max(1, 3, 2) → 3
min(x, y, ...) Smallest of values min(1, 3, 2) → 1
sum(iterable) Sum of elements sum([1, 2, 3]) → 6
■ Math Module Functions (need import math)
Function Description Example
math.sqrt(x) Square root math.sqrt(16) → 4.0
math.ceil(x) Ceiling (round up) math.ceil(3.2) → 4
math.floor(x) Floor (round down) math.floor(3.9) → 3
math.fabs(x) Absolute (float) math.fabs(-7.5) → 7.5
math.factorial(x) Factorial math.factorial(5) → 120
math.pi PI constant math.pi → 3.1415...
Example:
import math x = -9 print(abs(x)) # 9 print(math.sqrt(25)) # 5.0 print(round(3.1415, 2)) # 3.14