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Binary to Hexadecimal Converter

Convert binary numbers to hexadecimal (base 16) instantly.

Code Examples

const binary = "11111111";
const decimal = parseInt(binary, 2);
const hex = decimal.toString(16); // "ff"

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert binary to hex?

Group binary digits into sets of 4 from the right (pad with zeros if needed). Convert each group: 0000=0, 0001=1... 1010=A, 1111=F.

Why do programmers prefer hex over binary?

Hex is 4 times shorter and far easier to read. The 32-bit value 11111111000000001111111100000000 is just FF00FF00 in hex, and byte boundaries line up with pairs of hex digits.

What if my binary number isn't a multiple of 4 bits?

Pad it with leading zeros until it is. For example, 110 becomes 0110, which is hex 6. Padding on the left never changes the value.

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