How to use the CDBL Function (VBA)

Description

The Microsoft Excel CDBL function converts a value to a double.

Syntax

The syntax for the CDBL function in Microsoft Excel is:

CDbl( expression )

Parameters or Arguments

expression

The value to convert to a double.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The CDBL function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

Let's look at some Excel CDBL function examples and explore how to use the CDBL function in Excel VBA code:

Dim LDouble As Double

LDouble = CDbl(8.45 * 0.005 * 0.01)

The variable called LDouble would now contain the value of 0.0004225.