Perform arithmetic in hexadecimal, and convert between hex, decimal, binary, and octal number systems.
A Hex Calculator converts numbers between hexadecimal, decimal, binary, and octal formats, and can also perform arithmetic directly in hexadecimal.
Hexadecimal uses base 16, with digits 0 through 9 and letters A through F representing values 10 through 15. The tool converts by calculating positional place values.
Enter a number in hexadecimal, decimal, or binary format. Select the conversion direction. Click Calculate to see the converted value in all formats.
Example 1: Hexadecimal FF converts to decimal 255.
Example 2: Decimal 16 converts to hexadecimal 10.
Example 3: Hexadecimal 1A converts to binary 11010.
Programming and debugging, since memory addresses are often shown in hex. Web design, since colors are defined using hex codes. Computer science education for understanding number systems. Networking tasks involving MAC addresses.
Why do computers use hexadecimal. It compactly represents binary data, since each hex digit equals exactly 4 binary bits.
What is the largest single hex digit. F, which represents the decimal value 15.
Can hex numbers be negative. Yes, though representation depends on context, such as two's complement in programming.
Is hex used in color codes. Yes, web colors like FF0000 for red are written in hexadecimal.
How do I convert hex to binary quickly. Each hex digit maps directly to a 4 bit binary group.