---
title: MTLDataType.half
framework: metal
role: symbol
role_heading: Case
path: metal/mtldatatype/half
---

# MTLDataType.half

A 16-bit floating-point value.

## Declaration

```swift
case half
```

## See Also

### 16-bit floating-point types

- [MTLDataType.half2](metal/mtldatatype/half2.md)
- [MTLDataType.half3](metal/mtldatatype/half3.md)
- [MTLDataType.half4](metal/mtldatatype/half4.md)