single()

Core Math

single() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for convert to 32-bit single-precision float. applies math.fround() to truncate to ieee 754 single precision. class(single(x)) returns "single". Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Convert to 32-bit single-precision float. Applies Math.fround() to truncate to IEEE 754 single precision. class(single(x)) returns "single".

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Syntax

single(x)

Examples — run single() in your browser

single(3.14)

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single(1e38)

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Frequently Asked Questions about single()

Is the single() function free to use in SimLab?

The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open single() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use single()?

No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The single() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.

What does single() do?

Convert to 32-bit single-precision float. Applies Math.fround() to truncate to IEEE 754 single precision. class(single(x)) returns "single". It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: single(x).

Can I run single() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls single(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.

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