9.44. BIT_SIZE
9.44 BIT_SIZE — Bit size inquiry function
- Description:
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BIT_SIZE(I)
returns the number of bits (integer precision plus sign bit) represented by the type of I. The result ofBIT_SIZE(I)
is independent of the actual value of I. - Standard:
- Fortran 95 and later
- Class:
- Inquiry function
- Syntax:
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RESULT = BIT_SIZE(I)
- Arguments:
-
I The type shall be INTEGER
. - Return value:
- The return value is of type
INTEGER
- Example:
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program test_bit_size integer :: i = 123 integer :: size size = bit_size(i) print *, size end program test_bit_size