Question Trying to convert string to float and getting error

How do I convert string List element into float? When I try to convert using
float f = float.Parse(stringtoconvert);
I get an error input string was not in correct format.

example,
mylist {"500","400","300","otherstuff"};
int element=0;
var stringtoconvert = (string) mylist[element];
float f = float.Parse(stringtoconvert);

 

If you cannot guarantee that the input string is in the correct format, you should use TryParse instead.

Note that depending on locale „1.234“ and „1,234“ may fail to be parsed. I believe you can specify a locale that supports both but can‘t recall from memory what that was. Check the MS docs on TryParse for sure.

 

Thanks. I got the bug out eventually by testing it through try.

 

Although I have noticed something which may be a bug. I can't be sure. It seems my List won't update when I change entries. I have to shut down Unity and open it up again for it to work