8.59 DBLE — Double conversion function

Description:

DBLE(A) Converts A to double precision real type.

Standard:

Fortran 77 and later

Class:

Elemental function

Syntax:

RESULT = DBLE(A)

Arguments:

A	The type shall be INTEGER, REAL, or COMPLEX.

Return value:

The return value is of type double precision real.

Example:

          program test_dble
              real    :: x = 2.18
              integer :: i = 5
              complex :: z = (2.3,1.14)
              print *, dble(x), dble(i), dble(z)
          end program test_dble

See also:

REAL