1.2 Hexadecimal Flashcards
Learn hexadecimal number system
1
Q
What is ‘hexadecimal’?
A
Hex is the base 16 number system. It uses 16 digits to represent information. 1 to 9, then A to F. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
2
Q
How to convert do you Hexadecimal?
A
eg.
76 0 1 0 0 : 1 1 0 0
Base 10 4 12
Base 16 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
therefore, 76 is 4C in hex.
3
Q
Why is Hexadecimal used?
A
It is quicker for programmers to read and understand than binary digits.
