0x873

0x873 is a hexadecimal numeral, a common way to write numbers in computing. The 0x prefix signals hexadecimal notation in many programming languages such as C, C++, JavaScript, and Python. The value 0x873 corresponds to the decimal number 2163. In binary, it is 100001110011, and in a 16-bit representation it can be shown as 0000100001110011.

Hex literals like 0x873 are often used in programming to represent constants in a compact form that aligns with binary patterns. Because each hex digit represents four bits, hex notation simplifies reading and writing binary data, bit masks, offsets, addresses, and other low-level values. In practice, a variable assigned 0x873 would hold the integer 2163, and bitwise operations could be performed on its binary representation.

There is no single meaning attached to 0x873 beyond its role as a numeric literal. Its interpretation depends on context: it could be an offset, an identifier, a portion of a memory address, or part of a protocol or data encoding. As with other hexadecimal literals, its importance lies in how it is used within a given software, hardware, or data environment. In mathematics and computer science, 0x873 is treated as the integer 2163; any further meaning arises from the surrounding code or data.