mcrypt_get_key_size

Description

The first prototype is when linked against libmcrypt 2.2.x, the second when linked against libmcrypt 2.4.x or 2.5.x.

mcrypt_get_key_size() is used to get the size of a key of the specified cipher (in combination with an encryption mode).

This example shows how to use this function when linked against libmcrypt 2.4.x and 2.5.x.

Example 1. mcrypt_get_block_size() example <?php echo mcrypt_get_key_size ('tripledes', 'ecb'); ?> Prints: 24

See also: mcrypt_get_block_size() and mcrypt_encrypt().