Why is the default char buffer size of BufferedReader 8192?

Question

When I construct a new BufferedReader it is providing me a buffer of 8192 characters. What is the logic/reason behind this?

8192 = 2 to the powe         


        

Answer 1

As the BufferedReader Javadoc says

The buffer size may be specified, or the default size may be used. The default is large enough for most purposes.

The default was chosen as being "large enough" (which I would interpret as "good enough").