Operators.float<^T> Function (F#)

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Converts the argument to 64-bit float. This is a direct conversion for all primitive numeric types. For strings, the input is converted using Parse with InvariantCulture settings. Otherwise the operation requires an appropriate static conversion method on the input type.

Namespace/Module Path: Microsoft.FSharp.Core.Operators

Assembly: FSharp.Core (in FSharp.Core.dll)

// Signature:
float : ^T -> float (requires ^T with static member op_Explicit)

// Usage:
float value

Parameters

  • value
    Type: ^T

    The input value.

Return Value

The converted float

Remarks

This function is named ToDouble in the compiled assemblies. If you are accessing the function from a language other than F#, or through reflection, use this name.

Platforms

Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2

Version Information

F# Core Library Versions

Supported in: 2.0, 4.0, Portable

See Also

Reference

Core.Operators Module (F#)

Microsoft.FSharp.Core Namespace (F#)