Binary to Hex Converter

Effortless Binary to Hexadecimal Translation

Manually translating long strings of zeros and ones into hexadecimal is tedious and error-prone. This Binary to Hex Converter automates the process, instantly converting Base-2 (binary) data into Base-16 (hexadecimal) format with perfect accuracy.

Ideal for embedded systems engineers, network administrators, and computer science students, this utility simplifies memory address mapping and color code debugging. Unlike server-side converters, all processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring your data remains secure and private. It handles necessary bit-padding automatically, allowing you to input raw binary streams without manual formatting.

Understanding the Conversion

Hexadecimal notation is used in computing because it represents large binary numbers more compactly. One hexadecimal digit represents exactly four binary digits (bits), also known as a nibble. For example, the 8-bit byte 11111111 (255 in decimal) converts to FF in hex.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert binary to hex?

Divide the binary string into groups of four digits (nibbles) starting from the right. Pad the leftmost group with zeros if needed. Replace each 4-bit group with its corresponding hexadecimal digit (0-9, A-F).

What is binary 11111111 in hexadecimal?

The binary value 11111111 equals FF in hexadecimal. It consists of two nibbles: 1111 (F) and 1111 (F).

How do you convert 1101010 binary to hexadecimal?

Pad the binary to 01101010. Split it into 0110 and 1010. Convert each group to get 6A (0110=6, 1010=A).

What is the hexadecimal equivalent of the binary number 11001001?

11001001 converts to C9. The first nibble 1100 equals C (12), and the second nibble 1001 equals 9.

How many binary in a hex?

One hexadecimal digit represents exactly four binary digits (bits). This 1:4 ratio makes hex a compact notation for binary data.