... This function can also be used for particular types of subtypes or kinds: KIND (0) integer KIND (0.0) floating point number KIND (.FALSE.) logical variable KIND ("A") string of characters There is an intrinsic function SELECTED_REAL_KIND , which returns the kind of the type REAL that has a representation with (at least) the precision and the exponential range requested. ... With the choice SELECTED_INT_KIND (5) all integers between (but not including the limits) -100 000 and +100 000 are permitted. ...