Binary, Base 10 and Hexadecimals

Binary, Base 10 and Hexadecimals

From Educasement by Bridget Casement

February 22, 2026 · 21 min · Season 1 · Episode 6

About this episode

Theo explores how binary, base 10, and hexadecimal number systems work in a fun and accessible way.

What are binary, base 10, and hexadecimal — and how do different number systems actually work? In this episode, Theo explores how numbers can be represented in different bases, breaking down binary, base 10, and hexadecimal in a fun, simple, and accessible way. He explains how these number systems compare, how counting changes in different bases, and why understanding them helps us see maths in a whole new way. This curiosity-led conversation makes big maths concepts engaging and (hopefully) easy to understand for curious kids and families. Try it yourself: Test your skills with the hex colour guessing game: https://yizzle.com/whatthehex/ Sources & further learning: Watch this helpful YouTube explainer video 'HEX CODE for Dummies (The Non-Technical Guide) (Base-16)' by @tutvid on number bases and hex: https://youtu.be/6cJd7eyYBFs Main show description: Theo Casement is a curious kid with a thirst for facts, and in this short, family-friendly podcast he explores big questions about maths, science, and how the world works through relaxed, curiosity-led conversations. This podcast is designed to spark curiosity and a love of learning in children and families, encouraging…

People in this episode

Hosts: Theo Casement, Bridget Casement

Topics covered

  • number systems
  • binary
  • base 10
  • hexadecimal
  • math concepts
  • education
  • curiosity

Keywords

  • binary
  • base 10
  • hexadecimal
  • number systems
  • math education
  • curiosity
  • kids learning

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Organizations: YouTube, tutvid, Educasement

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