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Reference > Language > Variables > Conversion > Floatcast

float()

[Conversion]

Description

Converts a value to the float data type.

Syntax

float(x)

Parameters

x: a value of any type

Returns

float

Notes and Warnings

See the reference for float for details about the precision and limitations of floating point numbers on Arduino.

See also

LANGUAGE byte()
LANGUAGE char()
LANGUAGE int()
LANGUAGE long()
LANGUAGE word()
LANGUAGE float