Each hexadecimal digit represents 4 bits of data.
Here's why:
- Binary System: Computers use the binary system, which has only two digits: 0 and 1.
- Hexadecimal System: Hexadecimal uses 16 digits: 0-9 and A-F.
- Conversion: Each hexadecimal digit can be represented by a group of four binary digits. For example:
- 0 (hex) = 0000 (bin)
- 1 (hex) = 0001 (bin)
- A (hex) = 1010 (bin)
- F (hex) = 1111 (bin)
Practical Insights:
- Hexadecimal is often used in computer programming and data representation because it provides a more concise way to represent binary data.
- Using hexadecimal simplifies reading and writing large binary numbers.
