01010011

01010011 is an eight-bit binary numeral that is commonly interpreted as a single byte in computing. In standard 8-bit ASCII, the bit pattern 01010011 corresponds to the decimal value 83, which maps to the capital letter S. The same byte in hexadecimal is 0x53, and in Unicode it aligns with the code point U+0053 for the character S in the basic Latin block.

In context, the meaning of 01010011 depends on the encoding used. When part of an ASCII-encoded text stream, it represents the character S; in other encodings, such as certain extended ASCII or non-ASCII schemes, the same bit sequence could denote a different symbol or control code. Binary data sequences are often read within specific protocols or formats, so their interpretation is tied to the surrounding data format and the encoding scheme in use.

As a standalone byte, 01010011 is frequently encountered in low-level data processing, text encoding, and communication systems. It serves as a concrete example of how binary, decimal, hexadecimal, and character encodings intersect in digital information.

See also: ASCII, Unicode, binary numeral system, 0x53, S (letter).