0x166C

0x166C is a hexadecimal literal commonly used in computing to denote a non-decimal value. The decimal equivalent of 0x166C is 5756. Hex literals like this are widely used in programming languages that adopt the 0x prefix to indicate base-16 notation, enabling compact representation of binary data and bitwise operations.

In Unicode terms, the hexadecimal value 0x166C corresponds to the code point U+166C, which lies in the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block. This block encodes syllabic characters used to write several Indigenous languages in Canada, including Cree, Ojibwe, and Inuktitut. The exact glyph for U+166C depends on font support, and rendering may vary across systems.

In practical software contexts, 0x166C can serve as a numeric constant, a bit mask, an offset, or part of an identifier within a larger data structure. Its meaning is determined by the surrounding code or specification; on its own, it does not convey a universal meaning beyond its numeric value.

If encountered in documentation or a data model, 0x166C might be presented as a test value, a placeholder, or a segment of a larger hexadecimal sequence. Developers should interpret it within the specific schema or protocol in use, rather than assuming a standalone significance.

See also: Hexadecimal notation, Unicode code points, Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics, 0x prefix.