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Binary Code Breaker
Learn how letters are made from binary code!
How Binary Code Works
Learn how computers use binary to represent letters!
What is Binary?
Binary is a way of writing numbers using only 0s and 1s. Computers use binary for everything!
Letters in Binary
Each letter has its own special 8-digit binary code. For example:
A
01000001
B
01000010
C
01000011
How to Decode Binary
To decode binary, follow these steps:
- Split the binary into groups of 8 digits
- Each group of 8 digits represents one letter
- Use the binary chart to find which letter each group represents
- Put all the letters together to read the message!
Fun Facts About Binary Code
Binary is Like a Light Switch
Binary is just like a light switch - it can only be ON (1) or OFF (0). Computers use millions of these switches to store information!
The Word "Binary"
The word "binary" comes from "bi-" meaning two. Binary only uses two digits: 0 and 1.
Binary Birthday Song
"Happy Birthday" in binary would be over 1,000 digits long! That's a lot of 0s and 1s!