MIPS - convert integer to floating point??

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does anyone know how to convert an integer (3) to floating point single (3.0) ?

it tried this but got an error bc of the $t3
cvt.w.s $f4, $f4, $t3

i have a value stored in $t3 register and need to move it from there to a fp register like $f6. whqat can i do?

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Re: MIPS - convert integer to floating point??

try this

float to int
=======
cvt.w.s $f4, $f4
mfc1 $t0,$f4

int to float
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mtc1 $t0, $f0
cvt.s.w $f0, $f0

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does anyone know how to convert an integer (3) to floating point single (3.0) ?

it tried this but got an error bc of the $t3
cvt.w.s $f4, $f4, $t3

i have a value stored in $t3 register and need to move it from there to a fp register like $f6. whqat can i do?

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