Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The `intValue()` method in Java returns the integer value represented by an Integer object. It extracts the underlying int value from the Integer object.
Related terms
doubleValue: The `doubleValue()` method returns the double value represented by an Integer object.
longValue: The `longValue()` method returns the long value represented by an Integer object.
shortValue: The `shortValue()` method returns the short value represented by an Integer object.