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Is pi a number in Java?

Published in Java Programming 1 min read

Yes, pi is represented as a numerical value in Java.

Java stores the value of pi as a constant, specifically as a double with an approximate value of 3.141592653589793. This constant is available through the Math.PI field.

Here's how you can use it in Java:

public class PiExample {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        double piValue = Math.PI;
        System.out.println("The value of pi in Java is: " + piValue);
    }
}

In this example, Math.PI provides the closest possible double representation of the mathematical constant π. While π is an irrational number with a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal representation, Java (and other programming languages) uses a finite approximation for practical calculations.