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Python: int() function

int() function

The int() function converts the specified value into an integer number.

The int() function returns an integer object constructed from a number or string x, or return 0 if no arguments are given.

Version:

(Python 3.2.5)

Syntax:

int(x=0)
int(x, base=10)

Parameter:

Name Description Required /
Optional
x A number or string to be converted to integer object. Default argument is zero. Required
base Number format. Default value: 10. Optional

Return value:

If x is a number, return x.__int__().

Example: Python int() function

# integer
print("int(225) is:", int(225))

Output:

int(225) is: 225

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Python: Built-in-function - int() function

Example: Python int() function with String

# string
print("int('225') is:", int('225'))

Output:

int('225') is: 225

Example: Python int()function with float

# float
print("int(225.25) is:", int(225.25))

Output:

int(225.25) is: 225

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