pebi-

English

Etymology

Blend of peta- +‎ binary.

Pronunciation

(prefix) IPA^(key): /ˈpɛbɪ-/
(word) IPA^(key): /ˈpɛbi/
Rhymes: -ɛbi

Prefix

IEC binary prefix
Pi	Previous:	tebi-
Pi	Next:	exbi-

pebi-

The IEC prefix meaning 2⁵⁰ = 1,024⁵ = 1,125,899,906,842,624. Compare peta-, meaning 10¹⁵ = 1,000⁵ = 1,000,000,000,000,000, a quadrillion.

Usage notes

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

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