What is BS EN 80000-13 – Quantities and units in information science and technology about? 
BS EN 80000 is an International Standard series, also known as the International System of Quantities, that collects and organizes the most important physical quantities into a coherent system
BS EN 80000-13 is the 13th part of the series that discusses quantities and units related to information science and technology.
BS EN 80000-13 gives names, symbols and definitions for quantities and units used in information science and technology. Where appropriate, conversion factors are also given.
Who is BS EN 80000-13 - Quantities and units in information science and technology for? 
BS EN 80000-13 on quantities and units in information science and technology is relevant to:
- Software developers and programmers
- The IT industry
- Companies involved in communications technology
- Engineers
- Technical experts
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 80000-13 - Quantities and units in information science and technology?
BS EN 80000-13 covers names, definitions and symbols for quantities and units of information science and technology along with prefixes for binary multiples.
The names in English and in French of the most important quantities within the field of BS EN 80000-13 are given together with their symbols and, in most cases, their definitions. The names of units for the corresponding quantities are given together with the international symbols and the definitions. These unit names are language-dependent, but the symbols are international and the same in all languages.
Thus, compliance with BS EN 80000-13 can contribute to seamless operations in the field of information science and technology without ambiguities and misconceptions amongst entities working in the industry. Adopting standardized usage of units and quantities in the information science and technology sector can ultimately enhance interoperability across global operations and businesses.
