What is the size of a short int?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the size of a short integer data type in programming, which can vary depending on the system and the programming language used. Typically, a short int is often 2 bytes (16 bits) in many programming environments, but it can differ.

More Information

In C and C++, the short int data type typically occupies 2 bytes of memory, corresponding to 16 bits. This allows it to store integer values ranging from -32,768 to 32,767 for signed short, and from 0 to 65,535 for unsigned short.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume data type sizes are consistent across all systems and compilers. Always verify for the specific environment.

Sources

• C Data Types - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
• Char, Short, Int and Long Types - Integer Types - MQL4 Reference - docs.mql4.com
• Short int in C programming - Scaler Topics - scaler.com