---
title: "init(_:)"
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "foundation/decimal/init(_:)-6wgru"
---

# init(_:)

Creates and initializes a decimal with the provided floating point value.

## Declaration

```swift
init(_ value: Double)
```

## See Also

### Creating a decimal from a floating point number

- [init(floatLiteral:)](foundation/decimal/init(floatliteral:).md)