0o16752

0o16752 is an octal literal, a representation of a number in base 8 that uses the prefix 0o to distinguish it from decimal notation. The digits 1, 6, 7, 5, and 2 are all valid in octal (0–7).

In decimal terms, 0o16752 equals 7658. This is computed as 1×8^4 + 6×8^3 + 7×8^2 + 5×8 + 2, which sums to 7658. Octal values are often used in programming because each octal digit maps directly to a group of three binary bits, making certain low-level representations more compact or readable.

Languages that support the 0o prefix include Python (since Python 3) and JavaScript (as of ES2020). In these languages, 0o16752 is a valid integer literal. It is important to ensure digits stay within 0–7; digits such as 8 or 9 would be invalid in an octal literal and typically cause a syntax error.

Historically, octal notation has been common in computing for tasks such as specifying Unix file modes and other bit-field representations, because three binary bits fit neatly into one octal digit. In modern practice, hexadecimal and decimal are often preferred for clarity, while octal remains in use primarily for certain system interfaces, scripting, and low-level programming contexts.

See also: octal numeral system, 0o prefix in programming languages, base conversion.