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Methods to resolve the ValueError invalid literal for int with base 10 in Python.


I am developing a program that processes a file by first checking if the initial line is not empty. If it contains content, the program proceeds to read the subsequent four lines. Calculations are then executed based on these lines before moving on to the next line. If this next line is also not empty, the program continues its operation. However, I am encountering the following error:

ValueError: invalid literal for int() with base 10: ''.` 

It is reading the first line but can't convert it to an integer.

What can I do to fix this problem?

 


   2021-03-15 in Python by Johnson | 440,356 Views


  • Can anyone solve the below problem please:
    i = int(input())
    j = 5 # fix the code (1)
    while (j <= (i/j)):
    if not(i%j):
    print("not a prime")
    continue # fix the code (2)
    j = j + 2 # fix the code (3)
    if (j > i/j):
    print ("prime")

       Commented 2022-04-30 by Roshan


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Prior to conversion, verify whether the string is empty or includes any non-numeric characters by utilizing 'isdigit()'. If the string consists solely of digits, proceed with the conversion. If not, take appropriate measures to address the situation.

   Answered 2023-05-25 by Girjamathur


I sought additional solutions after realizing that my understanding of the issue was insufficient. I continued to search for answers to the question, "How do I resolve the ValueError: invalid literal for int() with base 10?" My problem was resolved when I grasped the relevant concept: "If you require an integer and cannot modify the literal, consider using float() to convert the string into a float, followed by int() to transform the float into an integer. This approach will truncate the value derived from the string to an integer and will prevent the ValueError, provided that the string contains a valid numeric value."

   Answered 2023-03-15 by Seema


Restarting the shell will be the simplest option, or alternatively, you may utilize the float() function.

   Answered 2023-02-15 by Jovik


The error message "invalid literal for int() with base 10" suggests that a non-integer string is being passed to the int() function. This typically occurs when the string is either empty or contains characters that are not digits.

To resolve this error, you can utilize the isdigit() method in Python, which checks if the value consists solely of digits. It returns True if all characters are numeric; otherwise, it returns False.

if val.isdigit():

Another approach to address this issue is to enclose your code within a try...except block to manage the error effectively.

Python 2.x and Python 3.x

There are instances where the distinction between Python 2.x and Python 3.x results in a ValueError: "invalid literal for int() with base 10."

In Python 2.x, executing int(str(3/2)) yields "1". Conversely, in Python 3.x, the same operation results in "1.5", leading to the ValueError: "invalid literal for int() with base 10: '1.5'."

   Answered 2023-01-05 by Shambhu


Hi, I encountered a similar issue, and I discovered that grasping the fundamentals is a crucial strategy for resolving such errors. It is essential to comprehend the purpose of the "int()" function in Python. The int() function serves to convert a specified value into an integer. It generates an integer object derived from a given number or string, and if no arguments are provided, it returns 0. Essentially, it takes a number or string and transforms it into an integer object.

   Answered 2023-01-04 by Cavin


The error message "invalid literal for int() with base 10" suggests that a string that is not an integer is being provided to the int() function. This implies that the string may either be empty or contain a character that is not a digit.

   Answered 2022-12-22 by Ravi


Python generates the error message you referenced when the int() built-in function is called with a string argument that cannot be converted into an integer. The error message specifically indicates the string it attempted to parse as an integer, which in this case is '0.25'.

To resolve this error, the solution depends on your intended outcome.

If your goal is to convert the string into a numeric value, it is important to note that this string represents a real number rather than an integer. To address the error, you should use the float() built-in function, which will yield a floating-point value. If you require an integer despite the string representing a real number, you can use int(float(your_value_here)). This approach first converts the string to a floating-point number, which is then truncated to an integer, effectively discarding the fractional part. For the string '0.25', this will result in 0. Conversely, if you simply need the floating-point value, you should use float().

Alternatively, if the presence of '0.25' was unexpected, you will need to trace the source of that string and rectify the issue at its origin. Unfortunately, I cannot assist with that aspect, as I do not have access to your code or the context in which that string was passed to the int() function.

   Answered 2022-12-05 by Rohit

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       Commented 2022-09-26 by shyam


Hi @Everyone, I would like to present an alternative viewpoint regarding the underlying cause of this error. What does the phrase "invalid literal for int() with base 10" signify in Python? To clarify, the error message "invalid literal for int() with base 10" suggests that a string that does not represent an integer is being passed to the int() function. This typically occurs when the string is either empty or contains non-numeric characters. A ValueError: "invalid literal for int() with base 10" is raised if a string representation of a float or any non-integer value (including an empty string) is provided to the int() function. To resolve this error, you can utilize the Python isdigit() method, which checks if the value consists solely of digits. It returns True if all characters are numeric; otherwise, it returns False.

   Answered 2022-12-05 by Rohit


The following conversions are entirely permissible in Python:

- Converting a string that represents an integer to an int
- Converting a string that represents a float to a float
- Converting a string that represents an integer to a float
- Converting a float to an int
- Converting an integer to a float

However, a ValueError will occur if you attempt to convert a string that represents a float to an int, or if you pass a string that does not represent an integer (including an empty string). If you wish to convert a string representation of a float to an int, as noted by @katyhuff, you can first convert it to a float and then to an integer.

I hope this information is helpful!

For further insights into Python, it is advisable to enroll in a Python course today.

Thank you!

   Answered 2022-11-09 by Amit


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