0x230

0x230 refers to the hexadecimal numeral 0x230. In hex, the prefix 0x indicates base-16 notation. The value 0x230 equals 2×16^2 + 3×16 + 0 = 560 in decimal.

In programming, 0x230 is commonly encountered as a numeric literal in languages such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, and others. It can represent a constant used in calculations, as a memory address, or as part of a bitmask or offset when manipulating data at the byte or word level. For example, hex values are often used to express colors, binary flags, or hardware register values, and 0x230 may appear in such contexts as part of a broader expression.

Because hexadecimal notation maps cleanly to binary, hex literals like 0x230 are convenient for low-level programming and debugging. They can be combined with bitwise operators to test, compare, or modify specific bits.

Context determines meaning: without additional information, 0x230 is simply the integer 560. In some codebases, it might be part of an address, a constant, or a flag, and its interpretation depends on how the surrounding code uses it.

Leading zeros are typically unnecessary: 0x0230 denotes the same value as 0x230 in most languages.

See also: Hexadecimal, memory address, bitmask, numeric literal.