0x24D3

0x24D3 is a hexadecimal literal commonly used in computing to denote a 16-bit value. In decimal, 0x24D3 equals 9427; in binary, it is 0010 0100 1101 0011. The prefix 0x indicates hexadecimal notation in many programming languages, including C, C++, Java, and Python, and is used for representing integers, bitmasks, memory addresses, or identifiers.

As a four-digit hex value, 0x24D3 typically represents a 16-bit quantity. Its exact meaning depends on the context in which it appears. It may function as a memory address in a particular device’s memory map, a hardware register value, an opcode or constant in a protocol, or an entry in a lookup table. Without accompanying documentation or context, 0x24D3 does not have a universal interpretation.

In software and digital systems, such literals are often part of more extensive specifications, such as file formats, communication protocols, or hardware interfaces. When encountered, engineers interpret 0x24D3 by examining related fields, data structures, or the surrounding code to determine its intended meaning and usage.

See also ices: hexadecimal notation, memory address, bitmask, endianness, and opcode.