# Number.to_number

## Function

Returns the numeric value of the current number itself.

## Syntax

```bt
number.to_number()
```

## Parameters

No parameters.

## Return value

| Type | Description |
| ------ | ------ |
| Int/Float | Returns the current numeric value. |

## Example

```bt
num = 42
result = num.to_number()

// Output: 42
print result
```

## Notes

- This method is used for explicit digitization in chained scenarios.