REALVAL Function

real-value = REALVAL(string-value)

Converts a string containing a number into a real (floating-point) value.

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Examples

PRINT REALVAL("3.14159")

Produces 3.14159.

PRINT REALVAL("-42.75")

Produces -42.75.

REM Using REALVAL for user input
INPUT str$
num# = REALVAL(str$)
PRINT "You entered "; num#

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Notes

• Accepts decimal and optionally signed values.
• If the string cannot be parsed as a valid real number, an error is raised.
• Returns a 64-bit double-precision floating-point value.
• For integer conversion, use VAL.

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See also: VAL · HEXVAL · OCTVAL · RADIX