0x1240

0x1240 is a hexadecimal representation of a number. In decimal, this number is 4672. In binary, it is 1001000100000. The prefix "0x" is a common convention used in many programming languages and computing contexts to denote a hexadecimal literal. Hexadecimal is a base-16 numbering system that uses sixteen distinct symbols, conventionally the digits 0–9 and the letters A–F. Each hexadecimal digit can represent four binary digits (bits).

The value 0x1240 could appear in various computing contexts. For example, it might represent a memory address, a data value within a program, an error code, or a status flag. Without specific context, its precise meaning is indeterminate. Its significance is entirely dependent on the system or application where it is encountered. Understanding the base and notation is crucial for interpreting such values correctly within their operational environment.