🖥️numfmt

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# Convert bytes to Human readable format
numfmt --to=iec --suffix=B --padding=7 1048576

numfmt --to=iec $[$(du -s /home/*/docs | cut -f 1 | paste -sd+)]
# Summing up numeric values using bash. For example to add up the disk usage at several disjoint locations. The $[..] is for arithmetic evaluation in bash. Alternatively pipe to the bc command.

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# CMD NUMFMT						       #
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Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command numfmt in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for numfmt without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for numfmt are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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