3C Hex in Decimal

Let's convert the hexadecimal number 3C to decimal without using a calculator:

Step 1: Write Down Powers of 16

Write down the powers of 16 starting from the right, with the first digit corresponding to 160, the second to 161, the third to 162, and so on.

161160
161
316C16
Step 2: Convert Hexadecimal Digits to Decimal

Convert each hexadecimal digit to its decimal equivalent:

316 = 310

C16 = 1210

Step 3: Multiply and Sum

Multiply each hexadecimal digit by its corresponding power of 16 and sum the results.

(3 × 16) + (12 × 1) = 48 + 12 = 60

So, the decimal representation of the hexadecimal number 3C is 60.
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