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Updated 7 November 2026

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Bfloat16

Also called BF16

What does “Bfloat16” mean?

Bfloat16: A 16-bit floating-point format that retains a wide exponent range with fewer precision bits.

Bfloat16 visual guide: A 16-bit floating-point format that retains a wide exponent range with fewer precision bits.
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What is an example of “Bfloat16”?

A training system uses BF16 activations to reduce memory use.

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