JavaScript (ES2026) reference · Math Methods and Constants

JavaScript Math.max() Method

Return the largest of the given numbers. Use the spread syntax to find the largest value in an array.

JavaScript (ES2026) Since ES1

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Syntax

Math.max(value1, value2, /* …, */ valueN)

Parameter	Description
`values`	Numbers to compare.

The largest number, -Infinity with no arguments.

Largest valueTry it yourself

console.log(Math.max(3, 9, 4));
const temps = [12, 25, 18];
console.log(Math.max(...temps));

Output

9
25

No arguments, or a non-numberTry it yourself

console.log(Math.max(), Math.max(1, "x"));

Output

-Infinity NaN

Version	Change
JavaScript ES1	Added

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