Overview
Engineering reference data for Megabytes Kilobytes Bytes in mathematics.
Key Formulas
Quadratic Formula
Roots of ax² + bx + c = 0.
Pythagorean Theorem
Right triangle relationship.
Circle Area
Area of a circle.
Logarithm
Change of base formula.
Variables
| Symbol | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pi | 3.14159... | |
| Euler's number | 2.71828... |
Data Storage Units Comparison
Bits and Bytes
The fundamental relationship between bits and bytes:
Data Bus Width
The number of bits a processor moves per cycle depends on the architecture:
| Architecture | Data Moved per Cycle |
|---|---|
| 8-bit | 1 byte |
| 16-bit | 2 bytes |
| 32-bit | 4 bytes |
| 64-bit | 8 bytes |
The relationship between processor bits and bytes moved follows: