---
title: MTLTensorDataType.float8e5m2
framework: metal
role: symbol
role_heading: Case
path: metal/mtltensordatatype/float8e5m2
---

# MTLTensorDataType.float8e5m2

An 8-bit floating point format data type with 5 exponent bits, 2 mantissa bits and 1 sign bit.

## Declaration

```swift
case float8e5m2
```