CHAPTER FIVE

NUMBER BASES

5.1.4.3.       How to convert binary to hexadecimal

Step 1

Split the binary number into groups of four bits.

Step 2

Look in the hex table for the binary value and find its corresponding hex value.

Example 1- Convert binary number 10010110 to hex

To convert binary no 10010110 to hex employ the following strategies

Step 1

Now we split the binary number into groups of four.

1001 – 0110

Step 2

Look in the hex table for the binary value and find its corresponding hex value.

From the table, you will have this:

1001 = 9
0110 = 6

The Hex equivalent of binary no. 100101102 is  96

Example 2- Convert binary no. 1110101101 to hex.

To convert binary no 1110101101 to hex employ the following strategies

Step 1

Now we split the binary number into groups of four from the right.

11 - 1010 – 1101

Add zeros on the left to make four digits.
0011 - 1010 - 1101

Step 2

Look in the hex table for the binary value and find its corresponding hex value.

From the table, you will have this:

0011=3
1010=A
1101=D

The Hex equivalent of binary no. 11101011012is3AD.

UNIT TWO: UNITS OF STORAGE IN COMPUTER

5.2.    UNITS OF STORAGE IN COMPUTER

Data and information stored in computers are measured in different units. The common units of measurements are:
5.2.1. Bit
5.2.2. Nibble
5.2.3. Byte
3.2.4. Word

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