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You can also double the boxed space by using subnormals (nee denormals) if you don't need them for precision (and if you do need them .... my condolences).

• an1sotropy 4y ago
  Can you explain this more? I mean why is the space doubled, exactly?
  • sjrd 4y ago
    Because there are as many subnormal values as NaN values. At least if you don't count the two 0's, which are "paired" with the two infinities.
    • an1sotropy 4y ago
      oh right - sorry stupid question.
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