Type Coercion

JavaScript's conversion of a value from one type to another, either automatically or explicitly.

What is Type Coercion in JavaScript?

Type Coercion — JavaScript's conversion of a value from one type to another, either automatically or explicitly.

const quantityText = "3";
const quantity = Number(quantityText);

Level: Novice · More JavaScript terms at this level

Updated September 27, 2026