Documentation

Complete guide to using Hexadecimal Calculator. Learn about number systems, conversion methods, and advanced features.

Quick Start Guide

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Choose Input

Select the number system you want to convert from

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Enter Number

Type your number in the selected input field

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Get Results

View conversions in all other number systems

Number Systems Guide

Decimal (Base-10)

The decimal system is the standard number system used in everyday life. It uses digits 0-9 and is based on powers of 10.

Examples: 255, 1000, 42
Range: 0 to 9,999,999,999
Use Cases: General mathematics, finance, measurements

Hexadecimal (Base-16)

Hexadecimal uses 16 symbols: 0-9 and A-F. It's widely used in computing for memory addresses, colors, and debugging.

Examples: FF, 1A3, BEEF
Range: 0 to FFFFFFFF
Use Cases: Programming, memory addressing, color codes

Binary (Base-2)

Binary uses only 0 and 1. It's the fundamental language of computers and digital electronics.

Examples: 10101010, 11001100, 11111111
Range: 0 to 1111111111111111
Use Cases: Computer science, digital logic, data encoding

Octal (Base-8)

Octal uses digits 0-7. It was historically used in computing but has been largely replaced by hexadecimal.

Examples: 377, 123, 777
Range: 0 to 7777777777
Use Cases: Unix permissions, legacy systems, education

Conversion Examples

Decimal to Hexadecimal

Input: 255 (Decimal)

Process: 255 ÷ 16 = 15 remainder 15

Result: FF (Hexadecimal)

Hexadecimal to Binary

Input: 1A3 (Hexadecimal)

Process: 1 → 0001, A → 1010, 3 → 0011

Result: 110100011 (Binary)

Binary to Octal

Input: 10101010 (Binary)

Process: Group in threes: 010 101 010

Result: 252 (Octal)

Octal to Decimal

Input: 377 (Octal)

Process: 3×8² + 7×8¹ + 7×8⁰

Result: 255 (Decimal)

Features & Capabilities

Core Features

  • Real-time conversion between all number systems
  • Support for large numbers (up to 64-bit)
  • Copy-to-clipboard functionality
  • Mobile-responsive design

Advanced Features

  • Input validation and error handling
  • Keyboard shortcuts for power users
  • Offline capability (PWA)
  • Accessibility features

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigation

TabNavigate between inputs
EnterConvert number
EscapeClear current input

Actions

Ctrl + CCopy result
Ctrl + ASelect all text
Ctrl + LClear all inputs

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