SHA-256 digest
A SHA-256 digest is a unique digital fingerprint generated from input data using the SHA-256 cryptographic hash algorithm.
Also known as: SHA256 hash, SHA-256 hash
How big is it?
32 B · binary digest size
Binary digest size · standard
A little perspective
SHA-256 digest vs GPS navigation message subframe: data size comparison
The subframe payload size of a GPS navigation message subframe is about 1.17 times the binary digest size of a SHA-256 digest.
BYTES OF DATA
A SHA-256 digest is a unique digital fingerprint generated from input data using the SHA-256 cryptographic hash algorithm.
A GPS navigation message subframe is a segment of digital data transmitted by GPS satellites to provide positioning and timing information to receivers.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
SHA-256 digest
Binary digest size: 32 B; standard.
A SHA-256 digest is exactly 256 bits, or 32 bytes. Text hexadecimal representation usually occupies 64 ASCII characters.
The marked binary digest size is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
GPS navigation message subframe
Subframe payload size: 37.5 B; exact conversion.
A legacy GPS navigation-message subframe contains 300 transmitted bits, equivalent to 37.5 bytes. The fractional byte is an exact bit-count conversion, not a claim that the radio message is stored byte-aligned.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked subframe payload size is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why this measurement?
Why we use 32 B
We compare the binary digest size of a SHA-256 digest. This value follows a stated standard.
A SHA-256 digest is exactly 256 bits, or 32 bytes. Text hexadecimal representation usually occupies 64 ASCII characters.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 B | Not recorded | standard |
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- NIST — Secure Hash StandardSHA-256 produces a 256-bit digest.
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