Hexadecimal to Octal Conversion

Convert between Hexadecimal and Octal quickly and accurately.

hex
oct

How to Convert Hexadecimal to Octal

Conversion Formula

1 hex = 2 oct
1 oct = 0.5 hex

Example

Convert 15 hex to oct:

15 hex = 15 × 2 oct = 30 oct

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

Octal

oct

Definition

Octal is a base-8 numeral system using digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. It was historically important in early computer systems and is still used in some programming contexts.

History/Origin

Octal was widely used in early computer systems, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s. It was popular because it maps easily to binary (3 bits per octal digit).

Current Use

Octal is used in some programming languages, file permissions (Unix/Linux), and certain computer science applications.

Multiplier

8

Offset

0

Hexadecimal to Octal Conversion Table

Hexadecimal [hex] Octal [oct]
1 hex 2 oct
10 hex 20 oct
25 hex 50 oct
50 hex 100 oct
100 hex 200 oct
0 hex 0E+0 oct
-10 hex -20 oct
-40 hex -80 oct