What is Float?
A data type is used to store floating-point numbers with single precision. It typically occupies 4 bytes (32 bits) of memory and provides approximately 7 decimal digits of precision. Floats are commonly used in memory-critical applications where precision requirements are not very high.
Difference between Float and Double
Float and double are both used to store numbers with decimal points in programming. The key difference is their precision and storage size. A float is typically a 32-bit number with a precision of about 7 decimal digits, while a double is a 64-bit number with a precision of about 15 decimal digits. Thus, double can store larger numbers and provide more accurate calculations than float.