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Convert between hexadecimal and decimal number systems instantly in your browser. This free tool processes everything client-side, so your data stays private.

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Number Base Converter

Convert numbers between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal. Results update as you type.

About Number Base Conversion

  • Supports arbitrarily large numbers using BigInt — no precision loss.
  • Use prefixes for quick input: 0b for binary, 0o for octal, 0x for hex.
  • Underscores in input are ignored for readability (e.g. 1_000_000).
  • Everything runs in your browser — no data is sent over the network.

What is hexadecimal to decimal conversion?

Hexadecimal (base-16) uses digits 0-9 and letters A-F (where A=10, B=11, C=12, D=13, E=14, F=15). Converting hex to decimal multiplies each digit by 16 raised to its position power. For example, hex 1A3 equals (1×256) + (10×16) + (3×1) = 419 in decimal. Hex is compact and aligns naturally with binary (each hex digit = 4 bits).

Common use cases for hex-decimal conversion

Hex to decimal conversion is used in web development for CSS color values (#FF5733 = rgb(255, 87, 51)), memory address interpretation, Unicode code point analysis, MAC address parsing, and reading hexadecimal dumps. It is also essential for low-level debugging and understanding byte-level data representations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are hex color codes converted to RGB values?

A hex color like #FF5733 is split into three pairs: FF, 57, 33. Each pair is converted from hex to decimal: FF=255, 57=87, 33=51. This gives the RGB value rgb(255, 87, 51).

Is hexadecimal case-sensitive?

No. Hexadecimal digits A-F can be written in uppercase or lowercase — 0xFF and 0xff represent the same value (255 in decimal). Convention varies by context: CSS colors typically use lowercase, while memory addresses often use uppercase.

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