A peta (P) is a prefix used with the metric system that stands for 1,000,000,000,000,000 (quadrillion), or 1015. A good example of where this prefix is used with computers is with a PB (petabyte).
What prefix is before a peta?
A tera is the prefix used before a peta.
What prefix is after a peta?
An exa is the prefix used after a peta.
Measurements, P, Pebi, Petabyte, SI
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