polars.Series.str.to_decimal#

Series.str.to_decimal(inference_length: int = 100) → Series[source]#

Convert a Utf8 column into a Decimal column.

This method infers the needed parameters precision and scale.

Parameters:

inference_length: Number of elements to parse to determine the precision and scale

Examples

>>> s = pl.Series(
...     ["40.12", "3420.13", "120134.19", "3212.98", "12.90", "143.09", "143.9"]
... )
>>> s.str.to_decimal()
shape: (7,)
Series: '' [decimal[*,2]]
[
    40.12
    3420.13
    120134.19
    3212.98
    12.90
    143.09
    143.90
]