# string_to_number

Converts a string literal to a number literal.

## Syntax

`string_to_number(string)`

## Usage

If the string can't be parsed as a number or contains a separator, such as a comma, the query fails.

## Example

```nolang
-- creates a field called "Number" that contains the number 12345

q = foreach q generate string_to_number("12345") as 'Number';
```