16x8

16x8 denotes a two-dimensional size described by a width of 16 units and a height of 8 units. The x serves as a separator indicating a dimension or grid size, with the actual unit depending on context (pixels, millimeters, etc.). It is not an absolute measure on its own, but a description of proportion and scale.

In digital graphics and user interface design, 16x8 commonly describes small bitmap elements such as icons, sprites, and font glyphs. A 16x8 icon is 16 pixels wide and 8 pixels tall, yielding a wide, compact shape often used in low-resolution interfaces and retro-style artwork.

In hardware and electronics, 16x8 is used to describe memory configurations and LED matrices. A memory arrangement described as 16x8 comprises 16 words of 8 bits each. LED dot-matrix displays with a 16-by-8 grid are common in hobby projects and demonstrations, providing a simple grid for rendering characters or patterns.

In graphic tiling and font rendering, tile maps and bitmap fonts may use 16x8 tiles to compose larger images or characters. The size affects data density and rendering performance in constrained environments, influencing how much detail can be represented in a given area.

Mathematically, 16x8 equals 128. As a product, it also clarifies that 16 by 8 is a dimension pair used in design, engineering, and computing contexts, rather than a standard aspect ratio. The term is context-dependent and commonly encountered in domains that use discrete grid-based layouts.