Array Capacity Calculator

Calculate Array Capacity





Formula

The formula to calculate the total capacity (C), number of elements (N), or size of each element (S) in an array is:

\[ \text{C} = \text{N} \times \text{S} \]

Where:

What is Array Capacity?

Array capacity refers to the total amount of memory allocated for an array in a computer program. This capacity is determined by the number of elements the array can hold and the size of each element. Understanding array capacity is crucial for efficient memory management and avoiding issues such as buffer overflows or memory wastage. Arrays are commonly used in programming to store collections of data, and knowing their capacity helps in optimizing performance and resource utilization.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Total Capacity:

\[ \text{C} = 100 \times 4 = 400 \text{ bytes} \]

The Total Capacity is 400 bytes.