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Asked: June 1, 20262026-06-01T11:50:05+00:00 2026-06-01T11:50:05+00:00

How do output the directory size in Linux? I am currently using du /root/test

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How do output the directory size in Linux?

I am currently using “du /root/test” but I get the following result:

754 /root/test

I need to output only the number like:

754

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    2026-06-01T11:50:07+00:00Added an answer on June 1, 2026 at 11:50 am
    du /root/test | awk '{print $1}'
    
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