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Binary Calculator

Number Base Converter
Binary Arithmetic
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How This Calculator Works

You enter a number in any base and the tool converts it to a decimal integer using the positional value of each digit, then re-expresses that integer in the remaining bases. The arithmetic section parses two binary strings into decimal, performs addition or subtraction, and converts the result back to binary.

Quick Questions

Why do computers use binary?

Digital circuits operate with two voltage states (on/off), which map naturally to binary digits 0 and 1. Every piece of data a computer processes is ultimately stored and manipulated in binary.

What is hexadecimal used for?

Hexadecimal is a compact way to represent binary data — each hex digit maps to exactly 4 binary bits. It is commonly used for memory addresses, color codes, and byte-level debugging.

Can this handle negative numbers?

The arithmetic section shows negative results with a minus sign when subtracting a larger number from a smaller one. The base converter handles non-negative integers only.

What is the largest number this supports?

This tool uses JavaScript's standard number type, which can represent integers exactly up to 2^53 − 1 (about 9 quadrillion). For larger values, try the Big Number calculator.

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MethodologyHow we calculate this Reviewed & Updated2026-04 Next review2027-04

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