C# Data Types

In C#, data types are used to define the type of data that a variable can hold. C# provides a wide range of built-in data types, including integers, floating-point numbers, characters, and Boolean values. In this article, we'll explore the different C# data types and provide some examples of their usage.

C# Data Types

Here is a table of the different C# data types, including their type, size, and description:

Type	Size (bytes)	Description
sbyte	1	Signed 8-bit integer
byte	1	Unsigned 8-bit integer
short	2	Signed 16-bit integer
ushort	2	Unsigned 16-bit integer
int	4	Signed 32-bit integer
uint	4	Unsigned 32-bit integer
long	8	Signed 64-bit integer
ulong	8	Unsigned 64-bit integer
char	2	Single Unicode character
float	4	Single-precision floating-point number
double	8	Double-precision floating-point number
decimal	16	Decimal number with 28-29 significant digits
bool	1	Boolean value (true or false)
object	Varies	Base class for all types in C#
string	Varies	Sequence of Unicode characters

Note that the size of some data types, such as object and string, may vary based on the contents of the variable.

Examples

Here are some examples of using different data types in C#:

1// integer
2int myInt = 42;
3
4// floating-point
5float myFloat = 3.14f;
6
7// character
8char myChar = 'A';
9
10// Boolean
11bool myBool = true;
12
13// string
14string myString = "Hello, World!";

In these examples, we can see how different data types are used to hold different types of values. By understanding the different data types in C#, you can choose the appropriate type for your variables and make your code more efficient.