Hexadecimal
In mathematics, hexadecimal means to describe a number in 'base 16'. Our normal numbers are 'decimal' which means 'base 10' i.e. all numbers are made up of digits 0 to 9
In base 16 hexadecimal, all number, are made up 16 digits ranging from 0 to 9 and A,B,C,D,E,F
This is the complete list:
Decimal |
Hexadecimal |
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 |
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F |
Just like the decimal system, larger numbers in hexadecimal are made up by combining digits. For example 254 decimal is FE hexadecimal.
Tip: In Windows, Go to Accessories->Calculator and choose 'View' -> Scientific
You can type in a decimal numbers and select the Hex button to see the same number in hexadecimal.
Challenge see if you can find out one extra fact on this topic that we haven't already told you
Click on this link: Hexadecimal
2020-10
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