Convert a Javascript array to a JSON object [duplicate]

Question

How do I take a javascript array

var array = [1,2,3,4,5,6]

And convert it to a JSON object that looks like this

[
  {
    "value": 1
  },
  {
    "value": 2
  },
  {
    "value": 3
  },
  {
    "value": 4
  },
  {
    "value": 5
  },
  {
    "value": 6
  }
]

The closest I've come is using this

JSON.stringify(Object.assign({}, array));

But it gives me an output like this

{"0":1,"1":2,"2":3,"3":4,"4":5,"5":6}

Thanks @adiga when I was searching for a solution the results you posted didn't show up. Maybe I'll just consult you in the future. — Bazilby
– Bazilby, Commented Oct 8, 2019 at 20:06
@Bazilby Or you could consult the documentation and guides such as How can I access and process nested objects, arrays or JSON?. — Sebastian Simon
– Sebastian Simon, Commented Oct 8, 2019 at 20:20

Nina Scholz · Accepted Answer · 2019-10-08 20:00:49Z

1

You could map the values by taking a short hand property.

var array = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6],
    result = array.map(value => ({ value }));

console.log(result);

answered Oct 8, 2019 at 20:00

Nina Scholz

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