Binary to Decimal

Convert binary numbers to decimal format

Read Binary as Decimal

Binary numbers can be confusing. This tool converts them to familiar decimal numbers that we use every day.

Conversion Method

  • Each position represents a power of 2
  • Rightmost bit = 2^0 = 1
  • Next bit = 2^1 = 2, then 4, 8, 16...
  • Sum all positions where bit is 1

Examples

  • 1010 binary = 10 decimal
  • 11111111 binary = 255 decimal
  • 10000000 binary = 128 decimal

Common Uses

  • Understanding computer output
  • Debugging and development
  • Network calculations
  • Learning binary math