diff --git a/drivers/sensor/Kconfig b/drivers/sensor/Kconfig
index 047843dc94a..af05c2c88f7 100644
--- a/drivers/sensor/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/sensor/Kconfig
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ config SENSOR_INIT_PRIORITY
 config SENSOR_SHELL
 	bool "Enable sensor shell"
 	depends on SHELL
+	select CBPRINTF_FP_SUPPORT
 	default y
 	help
 	  This shell provides access to basic sensor data.