0304

0304 is a four-digit numeral that does not have a single fixed meaning. Its interpretation depends on context, including date formats, cataloging systems, and data representations.

In date notation, the sequence 03/04 may be read as March 4 in day–month formats used widely outside the United States, or as April 3 in month–day formats used in the United States; the ambiguity is resolved by locale or explicit formatting.

As a catalog or part number, 0304 is commonly used as a compact label in manufacturing, electronics, or archival systems. In such contexts, it identifies a specific model, variant, or item within a larger series; its exact meaning is defined by the issuing organization.

In computing and data management, 0304 often appears with leading zeros to maintain fixed field widths. It may be used as a code, a batch identifier, or a version tag. When encountered in plain text or data streams, 304 and 0304 can be equal in value but differ in formatting, which can carry semantic information (such as status or category) depending on the system.

Because 0304 is a generic numeric string, it can appear in many other contexts, including forms, route or station codes, and publication identifiers. Without accompanying documentation, its precise meaning cannot be determined.

See also: 304, 03/04, 03-04.