gmp_strval
(PHP 4 >= 4.0.4, PHP 5)
gmp_strval — Convert GMP number to string
Description
string gmp_strval
( resource $gmpnumber
[, int $base
] )
Convert GMP number to string representation in base base. The default base is 10.
Parameters
- gmpnumber
-
The GMP number that will be converted to a string.
It can be either a GMP number resource, or a numeric string given that it is possible to convert the latter to a number.
- base
-
The base of the returned number. The default base is 10. Allowed values for the base are from 2 to 62 and -2 to -36.
Return Values
The number, as a string.
Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 5.3.2 | The base was extended from 2 to 36, to 2 to 62 and -2 to -36. |
Notes
Note:
To use the extended base introduced in PHP 5.3.2, then PHP must be compiled against GMP 4.2.0 or greater.
Examples
Example #1 Converting a GMP number to a string
<?php
$a = gmp_init("0x41682179fbf5");
printf("Decimal: %s, 36-based: %s", gmp_strval($a), gmp_strval($a,36));
?>