14e1

14e1 is a designation that can refer to multiple concepts depending on the context. In mathematics and computing, it is most commonly seen as a floating-point literal written in scientific notation. The expression 14e1 denotes 14 times 10 to the power of 1, which equals 140.0. In many programming languages and calculators, the letter e (or E) after a number indicates an exponent, so 14e1 and 1.4e2 both represent the same value. The form is typically used for compact representation of large or small numbers and is part of standard numeric syntax in languages such as Python, C, Java, and others.

Outside of numeric notation, 14e1 can appear as an alphanumeric identifier. In industrial catalogs, product lines, or database schemas, it may function as a model number, part code, version tag, or internal key. In such cases, the exact meaning is defined by the issuing organization or the relevant documentation, not by mathematical interpretation.

Because 14e1 can serve different roles across domains, the precise interpretation should be inferred from surrounding information, such as the field, the data format, or a legend that explains the coding scheme. When encountered in a dataset or software output, checking the accompanying metadata or schema is typically necessary to determine whether 14e1 is intended as a numeric value or as an identifier.

See also: scientific notation, numeric literals, alphanumeric identifiers.