| Read Size | Read size in bp (base pairs) | |
| Genome Size | Genome size in Mbp (megabase pairs) | |
| Number of reads | Number of reads in millions(integer number) | |
| k | k-mer size (parameter of Velvet) |
| Memory | Gb |
| Coverage | x |
This memory usage calculation is based on the information provided by this thread in SEQAnswers forum.