---
title: "TOFLOAT"
description: "TOFLOAT"
keywords: "TOFLOAT"
url: "https://myrapidi.com/wiki/tofloat"
locale: "en"
published: "2009-05-15T10:00:16Z"
modified: "2012-11-08T07:48:13Z"
---

# TOFLOAT(data);

Often needed when using operators in other formulas. It converts the value to FLOAT which ensures a correct comparison on lookup when e.g. transferring a field to a FLOAT field or if you need to calculate on the value.

 

**Example:**

> ##IF("Account Balance" \< TOFLOAT(100),'Send Warning','OK')  
> Convert the value to FLOAT which makes it compatible for comparison with the Account Balance field.