ArrayBuffer.prototype.byteLength

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This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It’s been available across browsers since July 2015.

The byteLength accessor property of ArrayBuffer instances returns the length (in bytes) of this array buffer.

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Description

The byteLength property is an accessor property whose set accessor function is undefined, meaning that you can only read this property. The value is established when the array is constructed and cannot be changed. This property returns 0 if this ArrayBuffer has been detached.

Examples

Using byteLength

js
const buffer = new ArrayBuffer(8);
buffer.byteLength; // 8

Specifications

Specification
ECMAScript Language Specification
# sec-get-arraybuffer.prototype.bytelength

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