9.44 BIT_SIZE — Bit size inquiry function

Description:

BIT_SIZE(I) returns the number of bits (integer precision plus sign bit) represented by the type of I. The result of BIT_SIZE(I) is independent of the actual value of I.

Standard:

Fortran 95 and later

Class:

Inquiry function

Syntax:

RESULT = BIT_SIZE(I)

Arguments:

I	The type shall be INTEGER.

Return value:

The return value is of type INTEGER

Example:

          program test_bit_size
              integer :: i = 123
              integer :: size
              size = bit_size(i)
              print *, size
          end program test_bit_size