How to use the CLNG Function (VBA)

Description

The Microsoft Excel CLNG function converts a value to a long integer.

Syntax

The syntax for the CLNG function in Microsoft Excel is:

CLng(expression)

Parameters or Arguments

expression

The value that you wish to convert to a long integer.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The CLNG function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

Let's look at some Excel CLNG function examples and explore how to use the CLNG function in Excel VBA code:

Dim LValue As Long

LValue = CLng(35150.45)

In this example, the variable called LValue would now contain the value of 35150.

Be careful using CLNG. If you were to use the following code:

Dim LValue As Long

LValue = CLng(35150.5)

The variable LValue would still contain the value of 35150. Until the fraction is greater than .5, the CLNG function will not round the number up.

TIP:

• If the fraction is less than or equal to .5, the result will round down.
• If the fraction is greater than .5, the result will round up.

We've found it useful in the past to add 0.0001 to the value before applying the CLNG function to simulate the regular rounding process.

For example, CLng(35150.50001) will result in a value of 35151.