Dawna D.

asked • 03/19/16

How many hexadecimal digits are required to write down a 2048-bit number?

How many hexadecimal digits are required to write down a 2048-bit number?
 
What is the formula that can help me solve problems like this?

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Arnold F. answered • 03/19/16

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If you are converting a binary number to hex every 4 binary digits (reading from the right) become one hex digit (base 16). 
 
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Dawna D.

Hi,
 
To confirm my understanding, a 2048 bit number would have a length of 512 hexadecimals (2048/4)?
 
 
 
 
 
 
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03/21/16

Arnold F.

Yes, that's correct.
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