Binary prefixes are units of measurement used in computing to represent data sizes. They are based on powers of two, which is fundamental to how computers process information. For example, one kilobyte (KiB) equals 1,024 bytes, as it is 2^10. Other common binary prefixes include mebibyte (MiB), gibibyte (GiB), and tebibyte (TiB), which represent 1,024 KiB, 1,024 MiB, and 1,024 GiB, respectively. These prefixes help clarify data storage and memory sizes, distinguishing them from decimal prefixes like kilobyte (kB), which equals 1,000 bytes. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standardized binary prefixes to avoid confusion in data measurement. Understanding these prefixes is essential for accurately interpreting computer specifications and data capacities.