Number Base Converter

Translate values between decimal, binary, hexadecimal, octal, and related bases for programming and digital electronics.

Which digits are valid in each base?

Binary allows 0–1, octal 0–7, decimal 0–9, and hexadecimal 0–9 plus A–F. Invalid characters are rejected or ignored so results stay trustworthy.

Why do programmers care about hex?

Hex compresses binary into readable pairs (one hex digit = four bits), which is ideal for memory addresses, color channels, and byte dumps.

Does this tool evaluate expressions or only bases?

It focuses on base conversion of integer values. For percentages, interest, or loan math, use the Finance & Math calculators instead.