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".

Syntax

single(x)

Examples — run single() in your browser

single(3.14)
▶ Run
single(1e38)
▶ Run

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Frequently Asked Questions about single()

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

Yes. SimLab is 100% free — no signup, no license, and no usage limits. You can run single() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible functions directly in your browser at simulations4all.com/simlab.

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

No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The single() function works without any MATLAB® license or 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. Execution happens locally in your browser — no data leaves your machine.

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