Number systems
A system of writing to express numbers. There are many number systems; among the most popular used in academics include:
- binary;
- decimal; and
- hexadecimal.
| Number system | Description |
|---|---|
| Binary | A number system with a base of 2 (values either 0 or 1); each place in binary is therefore a power of two |
| Decimal/Denary | A number system with a base of 10 (values between 0 and 9); each place in decimal is therefore a power of 10 |
| Hexadecimal | A number system with a base of 16 (values between 0 and F); each place in hexadecimal is therefore a power of 16 |