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Binary System 2024

The binary system represents values using only two digits, 0 and 1, which computers use to store and manipulate data by turning switches on or off. A bit is a single digit in binary, and 8 bits form a byte which can represent a character. The document also provides a table showing the sizes of common digital memory units in terms of bytes, from the bit up through the yottabyte.

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Binary System 2024

The binary system represents values using only two digits, 0 and 1, which computers use to store and manipulate data by turning switches on or off. A bit is a single digit in binary, and 8 bits form a byte which can represent a character. The document also provides a table showing the sizes of common digital memory units in terms of bytes, from the bit up through the yottabyte.

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Binary system is based on two fundamental digits 0 ant 1 to represent values.

The binary system is an ideal for internal working of electronic computers.


It allows computers to store and manipulate data using a system of switches that can be turned on or off, represented by
the digits 0 (for OFF) and 1 (for ON).
In binary, each digit is referred to as a bit (Binary Digit).
The combination of 8-bits is known as a byte, which represent a character.

Tabular Representation of various Memory Sizes


Name Equal To Size(In Bytes)
Bit 1 Bit 1/8
Byte 8 Bits 1
Kilobyte 1024 Bytes 210 = 1024
Megabyte 1, 024 Kilobytes 220 = 1, 048, 576
Gigabyte 1, 024 Megabytes 230 = 1, 073, 741, 824
Terrabyte 1, 024 Gigabytes 240 = 1, 099, 511, 627, 776
Petabyte 1, 024 Terabytes 250 = 1, 125, 899, 906, 842, 624
Exabyte 1, 024 Petabytes 260 = 1, 152, 921, 504, 606, 846, 976
Zettabyte 1, 024 Exabytes 270 = 1, 180, 591, 620, 717, 411, 303, 424
Yottabyte 1, 024 Zettabytes 280 = 1, 208, 925, 819, 614, 629, 174, 706, 176

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