9.226. REAL

9.226 REAL — Convert to real type

Description:

REAL(A [, KIND]) converts its argument A to a real type. The REALPART function is provided for compatibility with g77, and its use is strongly discouraged.

Standard:

Fortran 77 and later

Class:

Elemental function

Syntax:
RESULT = REAL(A [, KIND])
RESULT = REALPART(Z)
Arguments:
A Shall be INTEGER, REAL, or COMPLEX.
KIND (Optional) An INTEGER initialization express