IEEE Std 1541-2021
IEEE Standard for Prefixes for Binary Multiples

Standard No.

IEEE Std 1541-2021

Release Date

2022

Published By

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Latest

IEEE Std 1541-2021

Scope

Names and letter symbols for prefixes that denote multiplication of a unit by the binary multiplier 2 10n, where n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 are defined. Although the prefixes may be used with all units in all fields where multiplication by a binary multiplier is found to be appropriate, their primary use is in the field of information technology.

IEEE Std 1541-2021 history

• 2022 IEEE Std 1541-2021 IEEE Standard for Prefixes for Binary Multiples
• 0000 IEEE Std 1541-2002(R2008)
• 2002 IEEE 1541-2002 Standard for Prefixes for Binary Multiples