12base

12base is a base-12 numeral system, also known as duodecimal or dozenal. It is an alternative to the widely used base-10 (decimal) system. In a base-12 system, each digit represents a power of 12, rather than a power of 10. The digits used are 0 through 9, followed by A (representing 10) and B (representing 11). For example, the number 10 in base-10 is written as 10 in base-12, but the number 12 in base-10 is written as 10 in base-12.

The base-12 system has been used in various cultures throughout history. It is particularly notable in the context of time measurement, where there are 12 hours on a clock face. Additionally, the system is used in some musical notations, such as the division of an octave into 12 semitones. The base-12 system is also used in some programming languages and computer systems, where it can offer advantages in certain calculations and data representations.

Despite its historical and practical uses, the base-12 system is less commonly used than the base-10 system in everyday life. This is largely due to the fact that the human body has 10 fingers, which has influenced the development of the decimal system. However, there is ongoing interest in the base-12 system among mathematicians, computer scientists, and other professionals who see potential benefits in its use.