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title: "What is static_cast in C Plus Plus?"  
description: "What is static_cast in C Plus Plus?"  
author: "Royce Roy"  
published: 2013-06-14  
updated: 2013-06-15  
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# What is static_cast in C Plus Plus?

Hi [Expert](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13120/an-expert-financial-advice-will-improve-your-finances),\
What is static_cast in [c++](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/745/array-in-c-plus-plus)?\
Thanks in advance.

## Replies

### Reply by AVADHESH PATEL

The static_cast operator performs a non -polymorphic cast.For example,it can be used to cast a base class pointerinto a derived class pointer.It can also be used for any standerd conversion.o runtime checks are performed.


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