The static method Integer.parseInt will do the trick

There is a danger that the string does not represent a valid number in which case an exception will be raised.

There are plenty of similar routines such as: Float.parseFloat Long.parseLong Double.parseDouble Boolean.parseBoolean

The static method int.Parse will an integer from a string

There is a danger that the string does not represent a valid number in which case an exception will be raised.

The class Convert may also be used for parsing strings.

Other Parse methods are available with the other base types: float.Parse long.Parse double.Parse bool.Parse

Other Convert methods include Convert.ToInt32 Convert.ToInt64 Convert.ToBoolean Convert.ToSingle Convert.ToDouble

If the string is not a valid integer then an exception is raised.

If the string is not a valid integer then an exception is raised.