Determining 32 bit vs 64 bit Python and numpy

[Guest]

Hi

I am looking for a robust, cross-platform way to determine if I am on a
32 bit or a 64 bit Python and if the numpy installation is also 32 bit
or 64 bit.

I have googled a bit and found some platform specific solutions but
nothing general.

The solution should work with different versions of Python (>= 2.4).

Thanks in advance

Martin

 

[Martin v. Löwis]

I am looking for a robust, cross-platform way to determine if I am on a

32 bit or a 64 bit Python and if the numpy installation is also 32 bit
or 64 bit.

You can find out the size of a pointer with struct.calcsize("P") * 8.
Numpy will have the same configuration if you can import it.

Regards,
Martin

 

[Guest]

You can find out the size of a pointer with struct.calcsize("P") * 8.
Numpy will have the same configuration if you can import it.

That works great. Thank you.

Best Regards

Martin