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Using R now, and my memory is almost full(gc() applied already). Is there a way to know each variables' memory consumption so that I know which one takes the most memory and remove that one.

Aycan Yaşıt
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Yes there is, try:

object.size()
jhpratt
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Matt Bannert
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  • If you notice a large difference between the space required by your objects and their object size you can also try saving your working space via `save.image()` restarting R and loading your workspace. – David Oct 26 '13 at 19:26
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    you could e.g. have worked out the perfect method to get a sorted human-readable list, as the asker wanted “each variables’ memory consumption”: `sizes – flying sheep May 24 '16 at 18:21
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    Great comment. I've put these commands in a function and inverse the ordering: `list_obj_sizes – Alan Nov 16 '16 at 20:51
  • ok, I agree. Could've, SHOULD'VE. Thanks for the great additions! – Matt Bannert Mar 06 '18 at 16:56