PyValues and TypesBeginnerLive Python10 min

Type Conversion

Convert text into numbers before calculating.

Explanation cell

Sometimes values arrive as text but need to be used as numbers. Python lets you convert values using functions such as int(), float() and str().

int()float()str()converting values

Quick tip

Run small edits often. Tiny feedback loops make Python easier to learn.

Common mistake

Most early errors come from unmatched quotes, misspelled names or indentation.

Code cell

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Output cell

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Test cell

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Practice cell

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Convert a string price into a float and add 1.

Expected output