Operators.float<^T> Function (F#)
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: ^TThe 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 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP x64 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2
Version Information
F# Runtime
Supported in: 2.0, 4.0
Silverlight
Supported in: 3