JavaScript DataView.getInt16() method

18 Mar 2025 | 2 min read

The JavaScript DataView.getInt16() is an inbuilt method in dataView. It is used to get a signed 16-bit integer(short) number at a specified location.

NOTE: Range of 16-bit integer value is from 0 and 65,535 for unsigned and from ?32,768 to 32,767 for signed integer value.

Syntax

Parameters

byteoffset: The offset, in a byte, from the start of the view where to read the data.

Return value

This method returns a signed 16-bit integer number.

Browser Support

Chrome9
Safari5.1
Firefox15
Opera12.1

Example 1

Output:

 If we give a float value then output will be an Integer 3 

Example 2

Output:

 If there is no data to be stored, then Output will Be: 0 

Example 3

Output:

 PI value will be 3 

Example 4

Output:

 If we provide Integer value then output will be. 7