2e8

2E8 is an alphanumeric string that can refer to different things depending on context. In numeric notation, it is commonly used as a shorthand for 2 × 10^8, which equals 200,000,000. This scientific notation form is widely found in scientific data, spreadsheets, and programming languages that support exponential literals. The representation is case-insensitive in most contexts, so "2e8" is equivalent to "2E8".

In computing and digital systems, 2E8 can be read as a hexadecimal value when written as 0x2E8, which corresponds to the decimal number 744. The hex interpretation is separate from the decimal exponential meaning and depends on the numeric base used by the system. Without a 0x prefix, "2E8" is typically interpreted as a decimal or floating-point literal in languages that accept scientific notation, rather than as hex.

Outside pure numbers, 2E8 may serve as a model number, product code, file name segment, or other identifier in catalogs and databases. In such cases, its meaning is defined by the issuing organization and provides no inherent mathematical interpretation. The same string can thus appear across diverse domains, from engineering specifications to inventory systems, with meanings that must be inferred from surrounding documentation or context.

Because the string lacks a universally fixed meaning, disambiguation relies on factors such as units, prefixes (like 0x for hexadecimal), or accompanying metadata. When encountered, clarifying the intended base or context is essential to determine the correct interpretation of "2E8."