Computer science

Data compression percentage

Data compression percentage is the result of transforming, encoding, or analyzing digital data.

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P = (1 − V₂/V₁) × 100%

What it means

Data compression percentage is the result of transforming, encoding, or analyzing digital data.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for estimating memory, processor performance, RAID capacity, and bus throughput.