0x1247

0x1247 is a hexadecimal number, which is a base-16 numeral system used in computing and digital electronics. In decimal notation, 0x1247 is equivalent to 4679. Hexadecimal is widely used in computer science for representing binary-coded values in a more human-readable form. It is particularly useful for tasks such as memory addressing, color coding in web design, and representing machine code instructions.

The prefix "0x" is commonly used to denote a hexadecimal number, distinguishing it from decimal numbers. Each digit in a hexadecimal number can represent a value from 0 to 15, using the symbols 0-9 and A-F, where A represents 10, B represents 11, and so on up to F, which represents 15.

In binary, 0x1247 is represented as 0001 0010 0100 0111. This conversion involves breaking down each hexadecimal digit into its 4-bit binary equivalent. For example, the hexadecimal digit "1" is 0001 in binary, "2" is 0010, and "4" is 0100.

Hexadecimal notation is essential in various fields of computer science, including programming, digital electronics, and data storage. Its compactness and ease of conversion make it a preferred choice for representing large binary numbers and complex data structures.