I think it was 140MB at 6250BPI. John Zoltak North American Mfg Co > -----Original Message----- > From: Donna Garverick [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Thursday, August 13, 1998 2:19 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [HP3000-L] tape capacity > > i guess this is an oldie but a goodie sorta question... > > how much information can a 2400' reel (yes, reel) of tape > contain -- in theory. i guess, perhaps, the better question > is -- does anyone remember the equation for calculating > this? - d > > -- > Donna Garverick Sr. System Programmer > 925-210-6631 [log in to unmask] > > >>>MY opinions, not Longs Drug Stores'<<<