0001001011111010

0001001011111010 is a 16-bit binary string. In hexadecimal notation it corresponds to 0x12FA, and in decimal it equals 4858. Because the most significant bit is 0, this value is non-negative when interpreted as a signed 16-bit two's complement number, so its signed value is also 4858.

The binary can be grouped as 0001 0010 1111 1010, which breaks down into the nibbles 1, 2, F, and A. This grouping helps when converting between binary, hexadecimal, and other representations. The high and low bytes are 00010010 (0x12) and 11111010 (0xFA). In memory, the byte order of this 16-bit word depends on the system’s endianness: big-endian stores 0x12 followed by 0xFA, while little-endian stores 0xFA followed by 0x12.

In practical computing contexts, a 16-bit value like 0001001011111010 can serve as a data word, an immediate constant in code, or as part of broader data structures such as addresses or color encodings in certain formats (for example, 16-bit RGB representations such as RGB565). Its interpretation beyond raw value depends on the surrounding system and encoding scheme. It does not carry a universally recognized meaning by itself and is primarily notable as an example of a 16-bit binary constant.

Related topics include binary numeral systems, hexadecimal notation, two's complement representation, endianness, and data word encodings in 16-bit architectures.