How to calculate bytes count of NUMBER(p,s)

From: <jesse_at_>
Date: 1995/10/25
Message-ID: <46mdpc$p5h_at_dsk92.itg.ti.com>#1/1

The Oracle7 Server Administrator's Guide states the maximum space required for datatype of NUMBER is 21 bytes. Is there a formula to calculate how many bytes are needed based on precision and scale? Any information is appreciated.

Regards,
Jesse

Jesse K. Chen                          Internet: jchen_at_ti.com
Texas Instruments, Inc.
Plano, Texas                           MSG ID: JKCH; (214) 575-5916

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