Average Codeword Length Calculator
Calculate average codeword length, entropy, and efficiency for information coding schemes
Sum: 1.00
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Scheme 1
Scheme 2
Calculation Results
L
Average Codeword Length
-
∑p(x) × l(x)
H
Entropy
-
-∑p(x) × log₂(p(x))
η
Efficiency
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H / L × 100%
R
Redundancy
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1 - η
Step-by-Step Calculation
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Probability vs Codeword Length
Symbol Contribution to Average Length
Scheme Comparison
| Metric | Scheme 1 | Scheme 2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Length | - | - | - |
| Efficiency | - | - | - |
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