Block to word converter (block to word)

Conversion Formula

1 block = 256 word

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Block (512 bytes) = 512 bytes
   1 Word (16 bits) = 2 bytes
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 block = (512 bytes) / (2 bytes/word) = 256 word
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in block by 256 to get the equivalent in word

Example Conversion

Convert 5 block to word:

5 block × 256 = 1280 word