Octal Number System
Octal Number System is one in which the base value is 8. It uses 8 digits i.e. 0-7 for the creation of Octal Numbers. Octal Numbers can be converted to Decimal values by multiplying each digit with the place value and then adding the result. Here the place values are 80, 81, and 82. Octal Numbers are useful for the representation of UTF8 Numbers. Example,
(81)10 can be written as (121)8
(125)10 can be written as (175)8
How many types of number systems are there?
As Numbers are not only the mere symbols on a page but there is much more significance of numbers. In the study of mathematics, numerous number systems exist, each with its own significance and applications. From the familiar decimal system we use daily to the intriguing worlds of binary, octal, and hexadecimal, these systems offer unique perspectives on numerical representation. In this article, we explore the concepts of number systems and also learn about these different number system types.
The number system includes different types of numbers for example prime numbers, odd numbers, even numbers, rational numbers, whole numbers, etc. These numbers can be expressed in the form of figures as well as words accordingly. For example, the numbers like 40 and 65 expressed in the form of figures can also be written as forty and sixty-five.