How to use settype() Function In PHP
The settype() function in PHP allows you to set the type of a variable explicitly. While less common, it is another approach to convert an integer to a double.
PHP
<?php // Original integer value $intValue = 42; // Convert to double using // settype() function settype($intValue, 'float'); // Display the result echo "Double: $intValue"; ?> |
Output
Double: 42
How to Convert Int Number to Double Number in PHP ?
In PHP, working with numeric data types is a common task, and sometimes you might need to convert an integer (int) to a double (float). In this article, we will explore various approaches to achieve this conversion in PHP, covering different methods based on the PHP version and use cases.
Table of Content
- Using Type Casting
- Using floatval() Function
- Implicit Conversion
- Using settype() Function
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