What Does SP Stand For?

SP stands for Single Precision

Single Precision (SP) refers to a floating-point format that uses 32 bits to represent real numbers in computing. It allocates one bit for the sign, eight bits for the exponent, and twenty-three bits for the fraction (or significand). This format strikes a balance between range and precision, making it suitable for applications where memory efficiency is important, while still allowing for sufficient numerical accuracy in various computational tasks. Single Precision is commonly used in graphics processing, scientific calculations, and machine learning applications.

Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym

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