10001110101100
10001110101100 is a binary numeral consisting of 14 bits. As a binary pattern, its meaning depends on the context in which it is used. When interpreted as an unsigned integer, the value is 9132 in decimal. In hexadecimal notation, it is 0x23AC, and in octal it is 21654. Padding with leading zeros to form a 16-bit word yields 0010001110101100, which corresponds to the same numeric value in those representations.
As a 14-bit two's complement signed integer, the most significant bit is 1, so the value is
Applications for a binary sequence like this are varied and context-dependent. It can serve as a generic
In information technology practice, binary strings are routinely converted to other bases for readability and interoperability.
See also: binary numeral system; hexadecimal notation; two's complement.