From: Robert Klemme Date: 2006-06-26T14:48:48+09:00 Subject: Re: Question: Counting integers 2006/6/26, Timothy Hunter : > irb(main):001:0> x = 100 > => 100 > irb(main):002:0> x.to_s.length > => 3 Be careful though if x can be something diffrent from a non negative integer. robert -- Have a look: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fussel-foto/