How to prevent float from removing zero after point?

Question

I have this:

a = "2.10"
print float(a)

Where output is:

2.1

But I need output as it is.

2.10

ummm then just `print(a)`??? – juanpa.arrivillaga Sep 05 '19 at 19:52 — juanpa.arrivillaga, Sep 05 '19 at 19:52

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 05 '19 at 19:50

4

You can use the .2f format for this:

a = "2.10"
print "%.2f" % float(a)

Output:

2.10

answered Sep 05 '19 at 19:50

DjaouadNM

Great, but I think this remains a string, I need a floating value in my actual program. – Suparno Sep 05 '19 at 20:19
@Suparno You'll find great explanations and examples [here](https://pyformat.info/). – DjaouadNM Sep 05 '19 at 20:21

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