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Conversion from a float

Target data type Behavior Examples
String Returns the value as a string. 3.1415F is converted to "3.1415".
Boolean Returns false if the value is 0.0F and true otherwise. This conversion can cause a loss of data. 3.1415F is converted to true.
Integer Returns the integer part of the float number. This conversion can cause a loss of data.
  • 3.1415F is converted to 3.
  • 9.99F is converted to 9.
Decimal Returns the float value as a decimal. 3.1415F is converted to 3.1415.
Double Returns the float value as a double. 3.1415F is converted to 3.1415D.
Long Returns the integer part of the float number as a long. This conversion can cause a loss of data.
  • 3.1415F is converted to 3L.
  • 9.99F is converted to 9L.

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