# C wcwidth equivalent in Ruby 1.9

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**Created:** [March 2, 2009, 9:54am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/c-wcwidth-equivalent-in-ruby-1-9/161769 "2009-03-02T09:54:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 9:54am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/c-wcwidth-equivalent-in-ruby-1-9/161769/1 "2009-03-02T09:54:03Z")

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Hi,

I want to know if there is an equivalent to the C function wcwidth in  
ruby 1.9.  
wcwidth is a function determine columns needed for a wide character.

If not exists, how can I implement the wcwidth method?

Any help appreciated,

Park H.