Sql server real datatype, what is the C# equivalent?
C#Sql ServerC# Problem Overview
What is the C# equivalent to the sql server 2005 real type?
C# Solutions
Solution 1 - C#
it is a Single
see here for more info on SQL Server to .Net DataTypes
Solution 2 - C#
Single is not the correct answer as it rounds the decimal part.. For instance 2.0799999 will be converted to 2.08. If there are no constraints regarding the rounding then it should be good.
Solution 3 - C#
Double can be used as the .NET Equivalent Datatype for Real Datatype of SQL Server
Double gets the exact value with out Rounding
Solution 4 - C#
The answer is Single. If you use double and your SQL field is type real it will error out. I tested this myself and confirmed.
Solution 5 - C#
in my project (acces -> firebird and ms sql -> c#) is real defined like single precission float point number...so I used float and everything is OK
Solution 6 - C#
Its Equivalent is Single. Single is A floating point number within the range of -3.40E +38 through 3.40E +38.
Here is the latest from MSDN describes all SqlDbType and C# Equivalents
Solution 7 - C#
the answer is Single
or float
. (depending on style.)
this is like the difference between String
and string
[source: ReSharper code suggestion "use type keyword" when using Single
. it suggested using float
.