# How do I find the size of a folder

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-i-find-the-size-of-a-folder/127394>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [January 28, 2008, 9:48pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-i-find-the-size-of-a-folder/127394 "2008-01-28T21:48:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 28, 2008, 9:48pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-i-find-the-size-of-a-folder/127394/1 "2008-01-28T21:48:22Z")

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Hi,

I am trying to work out the size of a folder using File.size(location  
of the folder), but this does not seem to return the correct size.

How can I find the size of a folder?

Kind regards,  
Dave.