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MS Excel: How to use the CDEC Function (VBA)

This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel CDEC function with syntax and examples.

Description

The Microsoft Excel CDEC function converts a value to a decimal number.

The CDEC function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a Data Type Conversion Function. It can be used as a VBA function (VBA) in Excel. As a VBA function, you can use this function in macro code that is entered through the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor.

Syntax

The syntax for the CDEC function in Microsoft Excel is:

CDec( expression )

Parameters or Arguments

expression
The value to convert to a decimal number.

Returns

The CDEC function returns a decimal value.

Applies To

  • Excel for Office 365, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

  • VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The CDEC function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

Let's look at some Excel CDEC function examples and explore how to use the CDEC function in Excel VBA code:

Dim LDecimal As Double

LDecimal = CDec(8.45 * 0.005 * 0.01)

The variable called LDecimal would now contain the value of 0.0004225.