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Python format {sdf} to 3 decimal digits

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Python format {sdf} to 3 decimal digits

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To format a number in Python to **3 decimal digits**, you have several options. Below are the most common and effective methods: ### 1. **Using f-Strings** (Python 3.6+) f-Strings provide a concise and readable way to embed expressions inside string literals. 

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sdf = 3.1415926535
formatted = f"{sdf:.3f}"
print(formatted)  # Output: 3.142
**Explanation:** - `f"{sdf:.3f}"` tells Python to format the variable `sdf` as a floating-point number with **3 decimal places**. - `.3f` specifies fixed-point notation with three digits after the decimal point. ### 2. **Using the `str.format()` Method** This method is versatile and works in versions prior to Python 3.6. 
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sdf = 3.1415926535
formatted = "{:.3f}".format(sdf)
print(formatted)  # Output: 3.142
**Explanation:** - `"{:.3f}"` is a placeholder where `:` introduces the format spec, `.3f` formats the number to three decimal places. - `.format(sdf)` inserts the value of `sdf` into the placeholder. ### 3. **Using the `%` Operator** An older method that's still widely used, especially in legacy code. 
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sdf = 3.1415926535
formatted = "%.3f" % sdf
print(formatted)  # Output: 3.142
**Explanation:** - `"%.3f"` formats the number to three decimal places using fixed-point notation. - `% sdf` inserts the value of `sdf` into the format string. ### 4. **Using the `format()` Function** This is a built-in function that can be used similarly to `str.format()`. 
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sdf = 3.1415926535
formatted = format(sdf, ".3f")
print(formatted)  # Output: 3.142
**Explanation:** - `format(sdf, ".3f")` formats `sdf` to three decimal places. ### 5. **Rounding the Number (Not Formatting as String)** If you need to **round** the number to three decimal places (not just format it as a string), you can use the `round()` function. 
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sdf = 3.1415926535
rounded = round(sdf, 3)
print(rounded)  # Output: 3.142
**Note:** `round()` returns a floating-point number rounded to the specified number of decimals. ### Choosing the Right Method - **f-Strings** are generally recommended for their readability and efficiency, especially in Python 3.6 and above. - **`str.format()`** and **`format()` function** are versatile and work well in various scenarios. - The **`%` operator** is useful if you're maintaining older code but is generally less preferred in new codebases. ### Complete Example Here's a complete example demonstrating all the methods: 
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sdf = 3.1415926535

# Using f-Strings
formatted_f = f"{sdf:.3f}"
print(f"f-String: {formatted_f}")  # Output: 3.142

# Using str.format()
formatted_format = "{:.3f}".format(sdf)
print(f"str.format(): {formatted_format}")  # Output: 3.142

# Using % operator
formatted_percent = "%.3f" % sdf
print(f"% Operator: {formatted_percent}")  # Output: 3.142

# Using format() function
formatted_func = format(sdf, ".3f")
print(f"format() Function: {formatted_func}")  # Output: 3.142

# Using round() function
rounded = round(sdf, 3)
print(f"Rounded: {rounded}")  # Output: 3.142
Choose the method that best fits your coding style and Python version requirements.

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string :.3f}: True

Initial Query

Python format {sdf} to 3 decimal digits

LLM Generation

Query

Python format {sdf} to 3 decimal digits

Output

To format a number to three decimal places in Python, you can use several methods. Assuming you have a variable named `sdf` that holds a floating-point number, here are the common approaches: ### 1. Using f-Strings (Python 3.6+) F-strings provide a concise and readable way to format strings. Here's how you can format `sdf` to three decimal places: 

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sdf = 3.1415926
formatted = f"{sdf:.3f}"
print(formatted)  # Output: 3.142
**Explanation:** - `f"{sdf:.3f}"`: - The `f` before the string indicates an f-string. - `{sdf:.3f}` tells Python to format the variable `sdf` as a floating-point number with three digits after the decimal point. ### 2. Using `str.format()` The `str.format()` method is versatile and works in older Python versions as well. 
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sdf = 3.1415926
formatted = "{:.3f}".format(sdf)
print(formatted)  # Output: 3.142
**Explanation:** - `"{:.3f}"` is a format string where: - `:` introduces the format specification. - `.3f` formats the number as a floating-point with three decimal places. ### 3. Using the Percentage `%` Operator This is one of the oldest string formatting methods in Python. 
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sdf = 3.1415926
formatted = "%.3f" % sdf
print(formatted)  # Output: 3.142
**Explanation:** - `"%.3f"`: - `%` signifies that a variable will be inserted. - `.3f` formats the number as a floating-point with three decimal places. ### 4. Using the `format()` Function If you prefer using the `format()` function directly, here's how: 
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sdf = 3.1415926
formatted = format(sdf, ".3f")
print(formatted)  # Output: 3.142
**Explanation:** - `format(sdf, ".3f")` formats `sdf` as a floating-point number with three decimal places. ### Choosing the Right Method - **f-Strings** are recommended for their readability and efficiency, especially in Python 3.6 and above. - **`str.format()`** is versatile and works well if you need to support multiple Python versions. - **Percentage `%` formatting** is older and less flexible but still useful for simple cases. - **`format()` function** is a straightforward alternative when you want a function-based approach. ### Example in Context Here's a complete example demonstrating all the methods: 
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sdf = 12.3456789

# Using f-strings
formatted_f = f"{sdf:.3f}"
print(f"f-string: {formatted_f}")  # Output: f-string: 12.346

# Using str.format()
formatted_format = "{:.3f}".format(sdf)
print(f"str.format(): {formatted_format}")  # Output: str.format(): 12.346

# Using % operator
formatted_percent = "%.3f" % sdf
print(f"Percent operator: {formatted_percent}")  # Output: Percent operator: 12.346

# Using format() function
formatted_func = format(sdf, ".3f")
print(f"format() function: {formatted_func}")  # Output: format() function: 12.346
Choose the method that best fits your coding style and Python version requirements.

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string :.3f}: True