Converting from Character (char) to Nibble (nibble) | Data storage (1KB=1000B)

What is Character (char)

In computing, a Character (char) is a data type that represents a single character, typically occupying 8 bits (1 byte) of storage. It is commonly used to store alphanumeric characters, symbols, and special characters.

What is Nibble (nibble)

A Nibble (nibble) is half a byte, equivalent to 4 bits. This unit is mainly used in computing to represent numbers between 0 and 15 in hexadecimal form or to optimize storage capacity by packing two nibbles into a single byte.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between char and nibble is:

• 1 (char) = 2 (nibble)
• 1 (nibble) = 0.5 (char)

Other conversions include:

• 9 (char) = 18 (nibble)
• 9 (nibble) = 4.5 (char)
• 8 (char) = 16 (nibble)
• 8 (nibble) = 4 (char)
• 10 (char) = 20 (nibble)
• 10 (nibble) = 5 (char)

The formulas for converting char to nibble and vice versa are simple to follow:

• To convert from char to nibble: Nibble (nibble)=Character (char)×2

• To convert from nibble to char: Character (char)=2Nibble (nibble)​

Examples

1. Converting 7 chars to nibbles:

7(char)×2=14(nibble)

2. Converting 12 nibbles to chars:

212(nibble)​=6(char)

Utilize the provided conversion formulas and examples to easily convert between char and nibble for efficient data storage in computing applications.