Hash Length Matrix & Digest Reference.
Interactive lookup matrix of bit lengths, byte sizes, hex lengths, and base64 dimensions for all major hash algorithms.
| Algorithm | Output Bits | Bytes | Hex Chars | Base64 | Block Size | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRC32 / CRC32C | 32 | 4 B | 8 | 6 | 32-bit | ZIP, PNG, Cloud Storage |
| MD5 | 128 | 16 B | 32 | 24 | 512-bit | Legacy checksums |
| RIPEMD-160 | 160 | 20 B | 40 | 28 | 512-bit | Bitcoin HASH160, PGP |
| SHA-1 | 160 | 20 B | 40 | 28 | 512-bit | Git object IDs |
| SHA-224 | 224 | 28 B | 56 | 40 | 512-bit | 2-Key 3DES profile |
| SHA-256 | 256 | 32 B | 64 | 44 | 512-bit | TLS, Bitcoin, Code signing |
| SHA3-256 / Keccak | 256 | 32 B | 64 | 44 | 1088-bit | Ethereum, FIPS 202 |
| SHA-384 | 384 | 48 B | 96 | 64 | 1024-bit | NSA CNSA, SRI |
| SHA-512 | 512 | 64 B | 128 | 88 | 1024-bit | High-assurance cryptography |
| SHA3-512 | 512 | 64 B | 128 | 88 | 576-bit | NIST SHA-3 standard |
Database Column Sizing Best Practices
Hex: CHAR(32) (32 bytes)
Binary: BINARY(16) (16 bytes)
Hex: CHAR(64) (64 bytes)
Binary: BINARY(32) (32 bytes)
Hex: CHAR(128) (128 bytes)
Binary: BINARY(64) (64 bytes)
About Hash Length Calculator & Matrix.
Comprehensive reference table comparing output bit lengths, byte sizes, hexadecimal character counts, base64 lengths, block sizes, and collision resistance bounds for 20+ cryptographic and non-cryptographic hashing algorithms.
Primary Use Cases
- ✓Designing database column lengths (VARCHAR(64) vs BINARY(32)) for hash storage
- ✓Validating hash length constraints in API validation schemas
- ✓Choosing appropriate hash functions for storage-constrained environments
Technical Specifications
- Standard
- Execution Mode
- Client-Side (Web Crypto)
- Server Upload
- None (Zero bytes sent)
Frequently Asked Questions.
Common technical and security queries regarding Hash Length Calculator & Matrix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common cryptographic and implementation questions.
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