The decimal data type

The decimal data type represents a 128-bit wide, decimal number.

decimal literals

To specify a decimal literal, use one of the following syntax options:

|Syntax|Description|Example| |–|–| |decimal(number)|A decimal number represented by one or more digits, followed by a decimal point, and then one or more digits.|decimal(1.0)| |decimal(numbereexponent)|A decimal number represented by scientific notation.|decimal(1e5) is equivalent to 100,000| |decimal(null)|Represents the null value.||

Related content

• todecimal()
• toreal()