tuple() function is used to find or create a tuple in Python for the given input.
tuple() function is a part of Python Built-in Functions.
In Python programming, a tuple is similar to a list. The difference between them is that we cannot change the elements of a tuple once it is assigned whereas, in a list, elements can be changed.
Creating a tuple is as simple as putting different comma-separated values. Optionally you can put these comma-separated values between parentheses also.
Syntax of tuple() Function
The syntax of tuple() function in Python is:
tuple(iterable)
Parameters of tuple() Function in Python
x – Where x is any valid . This parameter is required.
Compatibility
tuple() function is available and compatible with both Python 2.x and 3.x.
Return Value of tuple() Function in Python
tuple() function returns create a tuple in Python for the given input.
Python tuple() Function Example 1
tup1 = ('Dog', 'Cat', 2222, 555555);
tup2 = (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 );
tup3 = "a", "b", "c", "d";
tup4 = ()
# list of tuples
tup5 = [(10, 20), (100, 200)]
Python tuple() Function Example 2
To write a tuple containing a single value you have to include a comma, even though there is only one value.
tup1 = (10, )
