float function

Synopsis

• float float(string value)
• float float(float value)
• float float(bool value)

Returns

Float value calculated from value.

Description

The float function converts value to the corresponding float value.

Related

• bool function
• str function

Examples

example.1
	float("0.5")
	# result = 0.5

example.2
	float(true)
	# result = 1

example.3
	float("001.5")
	# result = 1.5

example.4
	float(1/0)
	# result = inf