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Reference > Language > Variables > Conversion > Floatcast

float()

[Conversion]

Description

Converts a value to the float data type.

Syntax

float(x)
(float)x (C-style type conversion)

Parameters

x: a value. Allowed data types: any type.

Returns

Data type: 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 (unsigned int)
Language (unsigned long)
Language byte()
Language char()
Language int()
Language long()
Language word()
LANGUAGE float