kibi-

See also: kibi

English

Etymology

Blend of kilo- +‎ binary.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /kɪ.biː/

Prefix

IEC binary prefix
Ki Previous: n/a
Next: mebi-

kibi-

  1. The IEC prefix meaning 210 = 1,024. Compare kilo-, meaning 103 = 1,000, a thousand. Abbreviation: Ki

Usage notes

Not in widespread use, this binary multiple prefix was established to make various units used in computing precise.

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