0b1010011001100

0b1010011001100 is a binary numeral literal that uses the 0b prefix to indicate base 2. In many programming languages, this notation denotes a binary constant whose bits are read from most significant to least significant.

As a binary number, its value is 5324 in decimal and 0x14CC in hexadecimal. The binary string contains 13 bits, with the most significant bit set to 1. When grouped into hexadecimal, it corresponds to 0x14CC. The 13-bit length means it does not align with a full 8-bit byte and sits between a byte and a 16-bit word.

In binary form, the number can be visualized as 1 0100 1100 1100, which can be padded as 0001 0100 1100 1100 to fit four-bit hex groupings. This representation highlights how binary literals map to common numeric bases used in computing.

Uses and context: such a literal can encode a specific bit pattern suitable for bitmasks, flag sets, or custom bitfield encodings in low-level programming. Its 13-bit length makes it less common for simple byte-oriented data, but it can appear in demonstrations, educational content, or specialized hardware interfaces.

Language support: the 0b prefix is supported by several modern languages, including Python (since 3.x), JavaScript (since ES6), and C++ (since C++14). Some languages or older compilers may not recognize 0b literals and require alternative syntax for binary numbers.

See also: binary numeral system, hexadecimal numeral system, bit mask, bitfield, numeric literal.