# Functions

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##  randomAsNumber

▸ **randomAsNumber**(): `number`

*Defined in [random/asNumber.ts:26](https://github.com/polkadot-js/common/blob/e19d377/packages/util-crypto/src/random/asNumber.ts#L26)*

*__name__*: randomAsNumber

*__summary__*: Creates a random number from random bytes.

*__description__*: Returns a random number generated from the secure bytes.

*__example__*:   

```javascript
import { randomAsNumber } from '@polkadot/util-crypto';

randomAsNumber(); // => <random number>
```

**Returns:** `number`

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