Binary Converter

About the Binary Number System

The binary (base-2) number system uses only two digits: 0 and 1. It is the foundation of all digital computing, as electronic circuits are either off (0) or on (1).

Each digit position represents a power of 2. For example:

Quick Conversion Guide

• Binary → Decimal: Sum of bit × 2^position values
• Binary → Hex: Group bits into nibbles (4-bit groups), convert each to a hex digit
• Binary → Octal: Group bits into triplets (3-bit groups), convert each to an octal digit

See Also

• Binary to decimal converter
• Binary to hex converter
• Binary to ASCII text converter
• Decimal to binary converter
• Base converter