Binary To HEx

Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion

Binary to hexadecimal conversion is a process used to translate binary numbers into hexadecimal format. This conversion is useful because hexadecimal numbers are more compact and easier to read than binary, making them a preferred choice for representing large binary values in computing.

How to Convert Binary to Hexadecimal

There are two main methods for converting binary to hexadecimal:

1. Indirect Method: Binary to Decimal to Hexadecimal
2. Direct Method: Using a Conversion Table

Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table

Example: Converting Binary to Hexadecimal

Let's convert the binary number 10101011 to hexadecimal using the direct method:

1. Group the Binary Digits: 1010 1011
2. Convert Each Group to Hexadecimal:
3. Result: The hexadecimal equivalent of 10101011 is AB.

Tools for Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion

Several online tools are available for converting binary to hexadecimal, such as:

• BYJU'S Binary to Hex Converter: Allows users to input a binary number and obtain its hexadecimal equivalent with a click of a button5.
• RapidTables Binary to Hex Converter: Provides a simple interface for converting binary numbers to hexadecimal6.

Why Convert Binary to Hexadecimal?

Converting binary to hexadecimal is beneficial for several reasons:

• Readability: Hexadecimal numbers are more compact and easier to read than binary.
• Efficiency: Hexadecimal is often used in programming and debugging due to its concise representation of binary data.
• Data Representation: Hexadecimal is commonly used to represent memory addresses and data in computing systems.
  • 1010 corresponds to A in hexadecimal.
  • 1011 corresponds to B in hexadecimal.
  • Divide the binary number into groups of four digits (starting from the right).
  • Use a binary to hexadecimal conversion table to convert each group of four binary digits into a single hexadecimal digit.
  • First, convert the binary number to decimal.
  • Then, convert the decimal number to hexadecimal.