Number Base Converter
Convert numbers between decimal, binary, hexadecimal, and octal bases. Live conversion as you type.
What is Number Base Conversion?
Number base conversion is the process of converting a number from one numeral system (base) to another. The most common bases are:
- Decimal (Base 10): Uses digits 0-9, the standard number system
- Binary (Base 2): Uses digits 0 and 1, fundamental to computing
- Hexadecimal (Base 16): Uses digits 0-9 and A-F, common in programming
- Octal (Base 8): Uses digits 0-7, less common but still used in some systems
Common Use Cases
- Converting memory addresses and bit patterns in low-level programming
- Understanding binary representations of numbers in computer science
- Working with color codes (hex) in web development
- Debugging and analyzing binary data
- Converting file permissions (octal) in Unix systems