10001000100010

10001000100010 is a binary numeral consisting of 14 bits. It features ones at four positions: the first, fifth, ninth, and thirteenth from the left, with zeros elsewhere. This creates a simple, regular pattern within a compact bit string.

In decimal, the value is 8,738. If extended to a 16-bit word by prefixing two zeros, the pattern becomes 0010001000100010, which corresponds to the hexadecimal value 0x2222. The 14-bit form thus represents the same underlying pattern as the common 16-bit 0x2222 when padded to a full word length.

Pattern structure: The bit string shows regular spacing of 1s every four bits, a straightforward repeating structure that can be useful for demonstration and testing. The 14-bit length means it is not aligned to a full 16-bit boundary without padding, which is often a consideration in software and hardware design contexts.

Uses and context: As a deterministic, easy-to-verbalize pattern, it can serve in educational settings to illustrate binary-to-decimal or binary-to-hex conversions, bitwise operations, or timing and data-bus testing. While not a standard test pattern like alternating or checkerboard sequences, its regularity makes it suitable for simple verification tasks and for puzzles or coding challenges that involve binary reasoning.

See also: Binary numeral system; Hexadecimal notation; Data patterns.