0x20F5

0x20F5 is a hexadecimal numeral commonly used in computing and programming. The 0x prefix denotes base-16 notation, so 0x20F5 represents the decimal value 8437. Hex literals are frequently used to express memory addresses, bit masks, color components, and character codes in various programming languages.

If interpreted as a Unicode code point, 0x20F5 corresponds to the code point U+20F5, which sits in the General Punctuation block of the Unicode standard. Unicode defines a specific name and glyph for each code point, but the exact appearance of U+20F5 depends on the font and rendering system. Some code points in this block are obscure and may not render visibly in many fonts.

In binary form, 0x20F5 equals 0010 0000 1111 0101 (for 16 bits). This makes it convenient for bitwise operations in low-level programming, where the value can be used as a mask, flag set, or other numeric parameter within width-constrained contexts.

Applications and considerations: using 0x20F5 as a numeric constant is common across languages such as C, C++, Java, and JavaScript. When the value represents a Unicode code point, its interpretation and display depend on the encoding (UTF-8, UTF-16, etc.) and the chosen font. As with any hex literal, clarity in code is enhanced by documenting its intended meaning and width to prevent overflow or misinterpretation.

See also: hexadecimal notation, Unicode code points (U+20F5).