Re: float precision

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From: grzegorz
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 00:00

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dataman@cyberdude.com wrote:
> 
> I am really confused about float precision ..officially it's 3.4 *
> (10**-38) to 3.4 * (10**+38)
> But, that does not help me much even it confuse me more ....
> 
> Here is my problem:
> 
> I need to define a world of 10 000 000 units .  I need to use float for
> that . I think to use only the positive part (but will depend from the
> answer of my question).
> What precision (after the dot ) can i expect  ?

around seven digits , 23 bits + sign.

grzegorz
> 
> Thanks ......
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