Re: [PHP] really no way to get byte size of variable?

Petre Agenbag <internet@vsa.co.za> wrote:
> Hi List
> Just want to make sure:
>
> Is there no way for me to easily determine the byte size occupied by a
> variable (regardless of type)?
>
> It might be trivial, or I'm missing the point (as per usual)...

I think I'm missing the point. I'm not sure exaclty how or why you want
to know the actual size in bytes the paticular variable is.

>
> I would like to find the actual byte size that is transmitted when say a
> $_POST variable is sent, or how much memory a particular variable is taking
> up.
>
> Just want to make sure. Some of the post received so far suggest that "one
> character = one byte" etc, but I would love to work with something more
> precise if possible, also, is a variable contains a multi-dimensional array,
> would that "one character = one byte" formula still return a fair
> representation?

yes

Curt
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