How to convert an Integer Into a String in PHP ?

The PHP strval() function is used to convert an Integer Into a String in PHP. There are many other methods to convert an integer into a string. 

In this article, we will learn many methods.

Methods:

• Using strval() function.
• Using inline variable parsing.
• Using explicit Casting.

Method 1: Using strval() function.

Note:  The strval() function is an inbuilt function in PHP and is used to convert any scalar value (string, integer, or double) to a string. We cannot use strval() on arrays or on object, if applied then this function only returns the type name of the value being converted.

Syntax:

strval( $variable ) 

Return value: This function returns a string. This string is generated by typecasting the value of the variable passed to it as a parameter.

Example: 

PHP

<?php

$var_name = 2;

// converts integer into string
$str =  strval($var_name);

// prints the value of above variable as a string
echo "Welcome $str GeeksforGeeks";

?>

Output

Welcome 2 GeeksforGeeks

Method 2: Using Inline variable parsing.

Note: When you use Integer inside a string, then the Integer is first converted into a string and then prints as a string.

Syntax: 

$integer = 2;
echo "$integer";

Example:

PHP

<?php

$var_name = 2;


// prints the value of above variable
// as a string
echo "Welcome $var_name GeeksforGeeks";

?>

Output

Welcome 2 GeeksforGeeks

Method 3: Using Explicit Casting.

Note: Explicit Casting is the explicit conversion of data type because the user explicitly defines the data type in which he wants to cast. We will convert Integer into String.

Syntax:

$str = (string)$var_name

Example:

PHP

<?php

$var_name = 2;

//Typecasting Integer into string
$str = (string)$var_name;

// prints the value of above variable as a string
echo "Welcome $str GeeksforGeeks";

?>

Output

Welcome 2 GeeksforGeeks