# Translate(float3)

> Returns a float4x4 translation matrix given a float3 translation vector.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [Unity.Mathematics](/engine/6000.6/script-reference/unity/mathematics.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.MathematicsModule

```csharp
public static float4x4 Translate(float3 vector)
```

### Parameters

**** (\[float3]\(/engine/6000.6/script-reference/unity/mathematics/float3)): The translation vector.

### Returns

| Type                                                                      | Description                      |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| [float4x4](/engine/6000.6/script-reference/unity/mathematics/float4x4.md) | The float4x4 translation matrix. |