Storage of Basic Types
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The following table summarizes the storage associated with each basic type.
Sizes of Fundamental Types
| Type | Storage |
|---|---|
char, unsigned char, signed char |
1 byte |
| short, unsigned short | 2 bytes |
int, unsigned int |
4 bytes |
long, unsigned long |
4 bytes |
| float | 4 bytes |
| double | 8 bytes |
long double |
8 bytes |
The C data types fall into general categories. The "integral types" include char, int, short, long, signed, unsigned, and enum. The "floating types" include float, double, and long double. The "arithmetic types" include all floating and integral types.