# CountLeadingZeros()

> Returns the number of leading zeroes.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [Unity.Collections](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unity/collections.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.ManagedKernelModule

```csharp
public int CountLeadingZeros()
```

### Returns

| Type                                                       | Description                  |
| ---------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| [int](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.int32) | The number of leading zeros. |