Java short type

In this chapter you will learn:

1. What is Java short type
2. Size and value for Java short type
3. Example - Java short type

Description

The size of Java short type is between byte and integer.

Size and value

short is a signed 16-bit type. short type variable has a range from -32,768 to 32,767.

Example

Here are some examples of short variable declarations:

short s; 
short t;

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What you will learn in the next chapter:

1. Java int type introduction
2. Size and value for Java int type
3. What is octal integer and how to use it in Java
4. What is hexadecimal integer and how to use it in Java

Java short type