How to get the actually used size of a sparse file?

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                          I would like to know, how much is a sparse file really using on the disk.

ls, statand similar commands all seem showing its virtual size, i.e. with the holes.

I want to know the real disk usage of the file, without the holes.

How can I do that?

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Apr 11, 2025, 03:40 PM
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How to get the actually used size of a sparse file?

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