Multipliers
To avoid awkward strings of zeroes, large numbers are usually written in a shorthand power-of-ten format. A multiplier is added to the unit as a prefix to indicate the appropriate order of magnitude. You can use the following types of multipliers:
- Decimal multipliers
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Indicate the order of magnitude of a number in the decimal system.
- Binary multipliers
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Indicate the order of magnitude of a number in the binary system.
The following table lists decimal multipliers.
Table B-1 Decimal Multipliers
| Multiplier | Abbreviation | Order of Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| peta | P | 1015 |
| tera | T | 1012 |
| giga | G | 109 |
| mega | M | 106 |
| kilo | k | 103 |
| deci | d | 10-1 |
| centi | c | 10-2 |
| milli | m | 10-3 |
| micro | u | 10-6 |
| nano | n | 10-9 |
The following table lists binary multipliers.