Code Efficiency Calculator
Free online code efficiency calculator. Enter your values and get instant results with the formula, step-by-step working, a worked example and FAQs — everything runs locally in your browser on Calcton, no signup required.
中文版:编码效率计算器
原理:编码效率 η = H(p)/L——信源熵是平均码长的理论下界(香农第一定理),实际码长越贴近这个下限,编码越「不浪费」。定长 2 比特编码四符号时 η 通常小于 1,差额就是冗余。
步骤:① 输入各符号概率与对应码长;② 点击计算;③ 读出熵、平均码长与效率。
示例:p = (0.4, 0.3, 0.2, 0.1) 全用 2 比特定长码时 H = 1.846439344671、L = 2、η = 0.923219672336;改成霍夫曼码 (1, 2, 3, 3) 后 L = 1.9、η 升至 0.971810181406。
注意事项:码长必须是正整数且与概率逐项对应;η 可能因四舍五入显示略大于可行码的实际值——理论上 η 不超过 1;判断一个码是否真正可解译还需检查前缀性质,本工具只评估长度效率。
相关:霍夫曼编码计算器直接生成最优前缀码;信息熵计算器给出下界的推导;冗余度视角可对照密码熵计算器对密钥强度的评估。
How to use the Code Efficiency Calculator
- Fill in the inputs with your own numbers — every field shows what it expects.
- The result updates instantly as you type; no "Calculate" click needed.
- Read the result card for the main figure, the step-by-step formula, and practical notes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Code Efficiency Calculator free?
Yes — all math calculators on Calcton are free, with no sign-up required. Your inputs are processed in your browser and never sent to a server.
Is there a Chinese version of this tool?
Yes. Use the Chinese version link above — it is the same calculator with the interface in Simplified Chinese.
References
Formulas and benchmarks used by this calculator follow these published sources.
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