Binary to Hex Converter

Enter value and click on calculate. Result will be displayed.
Enter Binary Value :
Result:
Decimal Number :
HEX number :

What is a Binary to Hex Converter?

A Binary to Hex Converter is a tool or algorithm that converts binary numbers (base-2) into hexadecimal numbers (base-16). Since hexadecimal uses 16 symbols (0-9 and A-F), it provides a more compact way to represent binary values.

Why Use a Binary to Hex Converter?

  • Reduces Length of Binary Numbers: Hex digits represent 4 binary digits, making numbers shorter and easier to read.
  • Used in Computer Science: Memory addresses, color codes (e.g., #FF5733), and machine code are often represented in hexadecimal.
  • Easier for Humans to Understand: Hex is more readable than long binary sequences.

How Does a Binary to Hex Converter Work?

  1. Group binary digits into sets of 4, starting from the right.
  2. Convert each 4-bit group into its hex equivalent using this mapping:
    • 0000 → 0
    • 0001 → 1
    • 0010 → 2
    • 1010 → A
    • 1111 → F
  3. Combine the hex digits to get the final number.

Example:
Binary: 11011011
Step 1: Group as 1101 1011
Step 2: Convert → D B
Hexadecimal: DB

When to Use a Binary to Hex Converter?

  • When working with computer memory and addresses (e.g., RAM, registers).
  • In web development for color codes (e.g., HTML/CSS colors like #1A2B3C).
  • For debugging and low-level programming (e.g., machine code, assembly language).