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How to convert decimal number to binary/octal/hex number or vice versa in Excel?

Author: Sun Last Modified: 2024-08-30

In some cases, particularly in math calculations, you may need to convert decimal number to binary, octal or hex number or vice versa, if you are not good at the conversion, this job must be a problem for you. In this tutorial, I introduce the helpful tricks for you to quickly solve the conversion between decimal number and binary/octal/hex number in Excel.

Convert decimal number to binary/octal/hex with formulas

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There are some simple formulas that can quickly finish the conversion between decimal numbers and binary/octal/hex number.

Select a blank cell and type this formula =DEC2BIN(A1) to convert a decimal number to binary number, then press Enter key to get the result. And if you need, drag the auto fill handle down or right to fill the cells.

enter a formula to convert a decimal number to binary number arrow rightfill the fromula to other cells to get the result

To convert decimal to hex, octal or vice versa, you can take references form below table.

formulas to convert decimal to hex, octal or vice versa

Tip: In above formulas, A1 is the cell you use to convert.

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There is a multi-units converter called Unit Conversion which is one of utility of Kutools for Excel, can quickly convert between multiple measures.

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After free installing Kutools for Excel, please do as below:

1. Select the data you need to convert, and click Kutools > Content＞Unit Conversion. See screenshot:

click Unit Conversion feature of kutools

2. Select Hex from the Units dropdown list, and then select the units from the two lists, and you can preview the results in the right Preview pane. See screenshot:

specify the options in the dialog box

3. Click Ok, and the decimal numbers have been converted.

Tip:

With Unit Conversion of Kutools for Excel, you can add the converted results as comments and keep the original data by checking Add results as comment.

add the converted results as comments and keep the original data

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