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A '''decimal''' is a number from the 10-base number set. I.e. 0123456789 |
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The '''decimal''' (base ten) number system is the most widely used number system. It uses the number ten as its base. Decimal numbers use the digits 0 through 9. |
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The term '''decimal''' or '''DEC''' can refer to the base ten form of an [[identifier]], as opposed to the base sixteen ([[hexadecimal]] or HEX) form. |
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In Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow, money is stored in a unique way, so that the hexadecimal value of a money byte matches the decimal value (e.g. '99' is actually 99). |
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==Converting from to decimal to hexadecimal== |
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A 'by hand' method of converting from decimal to hexadecimal is described [http://www.wikihow.com/Convert-from-Decimal-to-Hexadecimal here]. |
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One can easily use a tool to convert from decimal to hexadecimal, such as [http://www.binaryhexconverter.com/hex-to-decimal-converter this online one]. |
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Alternatively, one can open Windows Calculator, click 'view', click 'programmer', click 'dec', enter a number, and then switch to 'hex' to convert a decimal number into hexadecimal. |
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Latest revision as of 00:06, 16 June 2014
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The decimal (base ten) number system is the most widely used number system. It uses the number ten as its base. Decimal numbers use the digits 0 through 9.
The term decimal or DEC can refer to the base ten form of an identifier, as opposed to the base sixteen (hexadecimal or HEX) form.
In Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow, money is stored in a unique way, so that the hexadecimal value of a money byte matches the decimal value (e.g. '99' is actually 99).
Converting from to decimal to hexadecimal
A 'by hand' method of converting from decimal to hexadecimal is described here.
One can easily use a tool to convert from decimal to hexadecimal, such as this online one.
Alternatively, one can open Windows Calculator, click 'view', click 'programmer', click 'dec', enter a number, and then switch to 'hex' to convert a decimal number into hexadecimal.