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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