How to Convert a Character to ASCII in Python

Learn how to convert a character to its ASCII value using Python. This guide provides a simple explanation and code examples to help you understand the process.
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In Python, converting a character to its ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) equivalent is straightforward. ASCII values represent characters as numeric codes, allowing for easy representation and manipulation of text data. Here's how you can do it in Python:

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In the code above, we're using the built-in ord() function to convert a character to its ASCII value. This function takes a single character as an argument and returns its ASCII value as an integer. Alternatively, you can directly pass the character to the ord() function without assigning it to a variable first.

Let's break down the code:

We define a variable char and assign it a character, such as 'A' or 'B'.

We use the ord() function to obtain the ASCII value of the character.

Finally, we print out the character and its corresponding ASCII value using formatted strings (f-string).

Keep in mind that the ord() function only works with single characters. If you try to pass a string with multiple characters, it will raise a TypeError.

With these simple methods, you can easily convert characters to their ASCII equivalents in Python, enabling you to work with text data more effectively in your programs.