Python math.isnan() Method

Musfirah Waseem Jan 30, 2023
  1. Syntax
  2. Parameters
  3. Returns
  4. Example Code: Use of the math.isnan() Method
Python math.isnan() Method

Python math.isnan() method is used to check whether the specified number is NaN (not a number) or not.

Syntax

math.isnan(x)

Parameters

x The required positive or negative number to check.

Returns

The return type of this method is a Boolean value. True is returned if x is a NaN (not a number); otherwise, False.

Example Code: Use of the math.isnan() Method

Example Code:

import math

x = 100
value = math.isnan(x)
print(f"Is {x} not a valid number? {value}")

x = math.pi
value = math.isnan(x)
print(f"Is {x} not a valid number? {value}")

x = -98.67
value = math.isnan(x)
print(f"Is {x} not a valid number? {value}")

x = math.inf
value = math.isnan(x)
print(f"Is {x} not a valid number? {value}")

value = math.isnan((float("nan")))
print(f"Is NaN not a valid number? {value}")

Output:

Is 100 not a valid number? False
Is 3.141592653589793 not a valid number? False
Is -98.67 not a valid number? False
Is inf not a valid number? False
Is NaN not a valid number? True

Note that the above code shows how we can use this method.

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