Math.imul()

The Math.imul() function returns the result of the C-like 32-bit multiplication of the two parameters.

Syntax

JavaScript
Math.imul(<var>a</var>, <var>b</var>)

Parameters

a
First number.
b
Second number.

Return value

The result of the C-like 32-bit multiplication of the given arguments.

Description

Math.imul() allows for fast 32-bit integer multiplication with C-like semantics. This feature is useful for projects like Emscripten. Because imul() is a static method of Math, you always use it as Math.imul(), rather than as a method of a Math object you created (Math is not a constructor).

Examples

Using Math.imul()

JavaScript
Math.imul(2, 4);          // 8
Math.imul(-1, 8);         // -8
Math.imul(-2, -2);        // 4
Math.imul(0xffffffff, 5); // -5
Math.imul(0xfffffffe, 5); // -10

Polyfill

This can be emulated with the following function:

JavaScript
Math.imul = Math.imul || function(a, b) {
  var ah = (a >>> 16) & 0xffff;
  var al = a & 0xffff;
  var bh = (b >>> 16) & 0xffff;
  var bl = b & 0xffff;
  // the shift by 0 fixes the sign on the high part
  // the final |0 converts the unsigned value into a signed value
  return ((al * bl) + (((ah * bl + al * bh) << 16) >>> 0)|0);
};

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.imul' in that specification.
Standard Initial definition.
ECMAScript 2017 Draft (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.imul' in that specification.
Draft  

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support 28 20 (20) ? 16 7
Feature Android Chrome for Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support ? ? 20.0 (20) ? ? 7

License

© 2016 Mozilla Contributors
Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/javascript/reference/global_objects/math/imul

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