# Double

The Double Type module provides tools for handling double-precision numeric values in Nelson.

It enables conversion to double precision and offers access to key numeric limits, supporting high-accuracy computations and reliable handling of large or small floating-point numbers in mathematical and scientific applications.

## Functions

* [double](https://nelson-9.gitbook.io/nelson/markdown/en/double/double) - Converts a variable to double precision type.
* [flintmax](https://nelson-9.gitbook.io/nelson/markdown/en/double/flintmax) - Largest consecutive integer in floating-point format.
* [realmax](https://nelson-9.gitbook.io/nelson/markdown/en/double/realmax) - Largest positive floating-point number.
* [realmin](https://nelson-9.gitbook.io/nelson/markdown/en/double/realmin) - Smallest positive floating-point number.