JavaScript - random short value

In this short article, we would like to show to randomize short value using JavaScript.

Note: as short value we understand signed 16 bits integer value (from -32768 to 32767).

Quick solution:

const value = Math.floor(65535 * Math.random()) - 32768;

Reusable function

// ONLINE-RUNNER:browser;

const randomShort = () => Math.floor(65535 * Math.random()) - 32768;


// Usage example:

console.log(randomShort());  //  -3870
console.log(randomShort());  //  17488
console.log(randomShort());  // -28905

See also

1. JavaScript - random boolean value

2. JavaScript - random byte value

3. JavaScript - random int value

4. JavaScript - random long value