]] is a -16 number system widely used in computing and digital technologies. Unlike the decimal system, which has 10 (0-9), hexadecimal has 16 digits, comprising of digits 0-9 and the letters A-F, where A represents 10, B represents 11, and so on. Each hexadecimal digit corresponds to a four-bit value, making it more compact than its binary .
In digital systems, between binary and hexadecimal is a common practice. Binary numbers are represented using two digits, 0 and 1, which can be quite lengthy for larger numbers. However, by grouping the binary digits into sets of four, known as s, they can be easily converted into their hexadecimal equivalent. Each nibble corresponds to a single hexadecimal digit, making the conversion process straightforward.
In computer memory and storage, a is a fundamental unit of data that typically consists of 8 bits. A byte can represent a wide range of values, from 0 to 255, allowing for the storage of various types of information. Given that hexadecimal digits can be represented by four bits, two hexadecimal digits can perfectly fit inside a byte, resulting in a concise and efficient representation.
