Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion

Convert between Hexadecimal and Decimal quickly and accurately.

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dec

How to Convert Hexadecimal to Decimal

Conversion Formula

1 hex = 1.6 dec
1 dec = 0.625 hex

Example

Convert 15 hex to dec:

15 hex = 15 × 1.6 dec = 24 dec

Unit Information

Learn about the numbers units you're converting between

Hexadecimal

hex

Definition

Hexadecimal is a base-16 numeral system using digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. It is widely used in computer science, programming, and digital systems.

History/Origin

Hexadecimal became important with the development of computers. It maps easily to binary (4 bits per hex digit) and is more compact than binary for representing large numbers.

Current Use

Hexadecimal is used extensively in computer programming, memory addresses, color codes (RGB), debugging, and digital systems.

Multiplier

16

Offset

0

Decimal

dec

Definition

Decimal is a base-10 numeral system using digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. It is the most widely used numeral system in the world, forming the foundation of modern mathematics.

History/Origin

Decimal systems have been used for thousands of years, likely originating from counting on ten fingers. The Hindu-Arabic numeral system standardized decimal notation.

Current Use

Decimal is used in all aspects of daily life, mathematics, science, engineering, finance, and virtually every field that involves numbers.

Multiplier

10

Offset

0

Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion Table

Hexadecimal [hex] Decimal [dec]
1 hex 1.6 dec
10 hex 16 dec
25 hex 40 dec
50 hex 80 dec
100 hex 160 dec
0 hex 0E+0 dec
-10 hex -16 dec
-40 hex -64 dec