The 5 trillionth digit of pi is 8.
This remarkable calculation was achieved in 2011 by Alexander Yee and Shigeru Kondo, leveraging the power of a supercomputer. Their method relied on the Chudnovsky algorithm, a highly efficient technique specifically designed for calculating digits of pi.
| Calculation Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Digit in Question | 5 trillionth |
| Value of Digit | 8 |
| Calculators | Alexander Yee & Shigeru Kondo |
| Year of Calculation | 2011 |
| Algorithm Used | Chudnovsky algorithm |
