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Number System Comparison Chart
| Feature | Binary | Octal | Decimal | Hexadecimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 |
| Digits Used | 0, 1 | 0–7 | 0–9 | 0–9, A–F |
| Examples | 1011₂ = 11₁₀ | 17₈ = 15₁₀ | 45₁₀ | 2F₁₆ = 47₁₀ |
| Used In | Digital circuits, logic | Older computing systems | Human counting system | Memory addresses, colors |
| Positional System? | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Conversion to Binary | Direct | Each digit = 3 bits | Convert by division | Each digit = 4 bits |
| Compactness | Least compact | More compact than binary | Moderate | Most compact |
| Digit Value Limit | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 (F = 15) |