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How do I convert a number to hex, binary or octal?

Short answer

Type the number into a browser-based number base converter and it shows the value in decimal, hexadecimal, binary and octal at the same time. The conversion runs on your device, so it is the fastest way to move a value between base 10, base 16, base 2 and base 8 without doing the arithmetic by hand.

The same value, four ways of writing it

A number does not change when you change its base, only its notation does. The decimal 255 is FF in hexadecimal, 11111111 in binary and 377 in octal. A base converter takes your input in any of these bases and shows the equivalent in the others instantly, which saves the error-prone manual division and remainder steps.

Why programmers reach for other bases

Hex is compact and maps cleanly onto bytes, so colors, memory addresses and byte values are written in it. Binary makes individual bits visible, which matters for flags, permissions and bitwise operations. Octal still appears in file permissions. Being able to flip a value between these bases is a routine part of low-level and systems work, and the converter handles it in one place.

Step by step

  1. Enter the number. Type the value in decimal, hex, binary or octal.
  2. Read the other bases. The tool shows the equivalent in the other bases instantly, computed locally.
  3. Copy what you need. Copy the representation in the base you want.

Frequently asked questions

What is 255 in hexadecimal?

FF. It is also 11111111 in binary and 377 in octal.

Can I convert from hex or binary back to decimal?

Yes. Enter the value in any base and the converter shows all the others, including decimal.

Is anything sent to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser.

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