Python complex() Function

Example

Convert the numbers 7 and the imaginary number 8 to a complex number:

x = complex(7, 8)

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Definition and Usage

The complex() function returns a complex number by specifying the real number and the imaginary number.

Syntax

complex(Real, Imaginary)

Parameter Value

Parameter Description
Real

Required. Represents the number of the real part of the complex number. The default value is 0.

The real number can also be a string, such as '3+5j'. In this case, the second parameter should be omitted.

Imaginary Optional. Represents the imaginary part of the complex number. The default value is 0.

More Examples

Example

Convert a string to a complex number:

x = complex('7+8j')

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