Learn Java: Java FAQ: How do I convert a String to a short?

By Alvin Alexander. Last updated: November 6, 2024

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How do I convert a String to a short with Java?

Question: How do I convert a String to a short with Java?

Answer:

The Short class includes a method named parseShort() that serves just this purpose. An example of a simple program that performs this conversion is shown below:

public class s2s { public static void main (String[] args) { // String s = "fred"; // do this if you want an exception String s = "100"; try { short sh = Short.parseShort(s.trim()); System.out.println("short sh = " + sh); } catch (NumberFormatException nfe) { System.out.println("NumberFormatException: " + nfe.getMessage()); } } }

Other notes

Short.toString(short s) is used to convert in the other direction, from a short to a String.

If you're interested in converting a String to a Short object, use the valueOf() method of the Short class instead of the parseShort() method.

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