Binary Converter

Convert a number between binary and decimal, in either direction.

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  • Accurate results
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  • Works on all devices
Enter a number and choose a direction to convert between binary and decimal.
Enter a decimal number, or a binary number using only 0s and 1s, depending on the direction chosen below.
Convert

Your result

101010

Result

AI explanation

Formula

Repeated division/multiplication by 2 to convert between decimal and binary place values

Worked example

Decimal 42 to binary

Worked example: Decimal 42 to binary
FieldValue
Value42
Convertfrom-decimal
Result101010

Assumptions

  • Only non-negative whole numbers are supported.
  • Binary input must contain only the digits 0 and 1.

Frequently asked questions

How does binary-to-decimal conversion work?

Each binary digit represents a power of 2, from right to left (1, 2, 4, 8, ...) — sum the powers of 2 where the binary digit is 1 to get the decimal value.

Why is binary used in computing?

Digital circuits represent data using two voltage states (on/off), which map naturally to the two binary digits 0 and 1 — all computer data is ultimately stored and processed in binary.

Can this handle very large numbers?

Yes — it uses arbitrary-precision arithmetic, so very long binary strings or large decimal numbers convert exactly without losing precision.

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