Python abs() Function with examples

Python abs() Function returns the absolute (non-negative value) value of a number. For example, absolute value of -5 is 5 and absolute of 5 is also 5. In this guide, we will see how to use abs() function in Python with the help of examples.

Python abs() function works on?

The abs() function works on following numbers:
1. Integers, for example 6, -6, 1 etc.
2. Floating point numbers, for example 5.34, -1.44 etc
3. Complex numbers, for example 3+4j, 4+6j etc.

Python abs() example

# integer number
num = -5
print('Absolute value of -5 is:', abs(num))

# floating number
fnum = -1.45
print('Absolute value of 1.45 is:', abs(fnum))

Output:

Python abs() function for complex numbers example

When a complex number is passed as an argument to abs() function, it returns the magnitude of the complex number. The magnitude of a complex number a + bj is equal to √a²+b².

# complex number
cnum = 4 - 5j
print('Absolute value of 4 - 5j is:', abs(cnum))

cnum2 = 3 + 4j
print('Absolute value of 3 + 4j is:', abs(cnum2))

Output: