float.hex() Hex string
Last updated: 2026-09-22
float.hex() Hex string
float.hex() returns a hexadecimal string representation of the float.
| Category | Number Methods |
|---|---|
| Kind | Built-in Type Method |
| Python Version | all |
📝 Syntax
float.hex()Returns：str. A hexadecimal string representation of the float (reversible via float.fromhex).
Mutates the original：No (returns a new object)
▶ Example
Edit the code, press Run, and see the result in the output panel:
Output：
0x1.0000000000000p+0
0x1.0000000000000p-1💡 Related Cases
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❓ FAQ
QWhat does hex() return?
AThe hexadecimal string representation of the float, such as '0x1.0000000000000p+0' for 1.0. It is exact and round-trippable.
QWhat is the difference from hex(int)?
Ahex(int) returns the hex of an integer; float.hex() is a float-specific format (including the p exponent part).
QHow do I convert it back into a float?
AUse float.fromhex() for exact restoration, suitable for lossless transfer of float values across platforms.
