Variables of the data type Float 32-bit consist of real numbers or floating point constants and can include up to seven effective digits. The mantissa consists of 23 bits and the exponent of 8 bits (based on IEEE754).
- (1) Bit position
- (2) Sign bit: 0 positive, 1 negative
- (3) Exponents (8-bit)
- (4) Mantissa (23-bit)
Range: |
-3.402823466*E38 to -1.175494351*E-38 |
0.0 |
|
+1.175494351*E-38 to +3.402823466*E38 |