6-bit Unsigned Number

ckoniecny · 09-25-2006, 09:39 PM

Whats the biggest number you can fit in a 6-bit unsigned number?

Is it:
32+16+8+4+2+1=63 ?

pankaj99 · 09-25-2006, 09:57 PM

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yes

dmail · 09-26-2006, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckoniecny

Whats the biggest number you can fit in a 6-bit unsigned number?

Is it:
32+16+8+4+2+1=63 ?

This is correct, but there will become a time when you run out of paper lol

b = bits,n = number;

n = 2^b -1

Matir · 09-26-2006, 08:47 AM

And, for the record, for signed values:

Code:

max=2^bits-1
min=-(2^bits)

pankaj99 · 09-26-2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matir

And, for the record, for signed values:

Code:

max=2^bits-1
min=-(2^bits)

for signed numbers it should be
max=2^(bits-1) - 1
min=-( 2^(bits-1) )

Matir · 09-26-2006, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pankaj99

for signed numbers it should be
max=2^(bits-1) - 1
min=-( 2^(bits-1) )

I stand corrected. My apologies, left out the -1.