# How to Convert String to int in Python

Python has a built-in function `int()` which converts the passed argument into integer format.



## Syntax





```
int(object, encoding=encoding, errors=errors)
``` 
## Code
The following code illustrates the usage of the int function in Python.


```
# An string version of a number
string_num = 2021

# An integer version of year
integer_num = int(string_num)

print "The number is", integer_num

# Returns 0 if no argument is provided
print(int())
```