How to convert a string 3.0103E-7 to 0.00000030103 in Java?

Question

How to convert a string 0E-11 to 0.00000000000 in Java? I want to display the number in non scientific notations. I've tried looking at the number formatter in Java, however I need to specific the exact number of decimals I want but I will not always know. I simply want the number of decimal places as specificed by my original number.

Answer 1

I would use BigDecimal.Pass your string into it as a parameter and then use String.format to represent your newly created BigDecimal without scientific notation. Float or Double classes can be used too.

Answer 2

Apparently the correct answer is to user BigDecimal and retrieve the precision and scale numbers. Then use those numbers in the Formatter. Something similar like this:

BigDecimal bg = new BigDecimal(rs.getString(i));
Formatter fmt = new Formatter();
fmt.format("%." + bg.scale() + "f", bg);
buf.append( fmt);

Answer 3

Using BigDecimal:

public static String removeScientificNotation(String value)
{
    return new BigDecimal(value).toPlainString();
}

public static void main(String[] arguments) throws Exception
{
    System.out.println(removeScientificNotation("3.0103E-7"));
}

Prints:

0.00000030103

Answer 4

double d = Double.parseDouble("7.399999999999985E-5");
NumberFormat formatter = new DecimalFormat("###.#####");
String f = formatter.format(d);
System.out.println(f);    // output --> 0.00007

Answer 5

I haven't tried it, but java.text.NumberFormat might do what you want.