IEEE P1541 IEEE Approved Draft Standard for Prefixes for Binary Multiples

standard by IEEE, 03/01/2022

Full Description

Scope

This standard defines prefixes and letter symbols that denote multiplication of a unit by the binary multiplier 1024 (equal to 2^10) and integral powers thereof. The prefixes and letter symbols are for use with all units and their symbols, in all fields where multiplication by a binary multiplier is found to be appropriate.

Purpose

The prefixes kilo, mega, giga, etc. are defined by the SI Brochure, "International System of Units", and other international standards to stand solely for powers of 10. Using them to stand for binary multiples, such as powers of 1024, is internationally deprecated. Alternative but conveniently similar prefixes standing for multiples of 1024 are provided by the ISO/IEC 80000 standard series, "Quantities and Units", and by NIST, with which this standard is consistent.

Abstract

Revision Standard - Active - Draft.Names and letter symbols for prefixes that denote multiplication of a unit by the binary multiplier 2 10n, where n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 are defined. Although the prefixes may be used with all units in all fields where multiplication by a binary multiplier is found to be appropriate, their primary use is in the field of information technology.

Product Details

Published: 03/01/2022 ISBN(s): 9781504480444 Number of Pages: 14 File Size: 1 file , 920 KB Product Code(s): STDAPE25000