Hex to Binary converter
Convert hexadecimal to binary. Each hex digit expands to a 4-bit nibble. Digit map, worked examples, and conversion table. Runs locally in your browser.
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Formulas
Core equations used by this converter.
How to use
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Example conversions
Common values with formula and result.
2F₁₆` → binary
2F₁₆` → binary
A3₁₆` → binary
A3₁₆` → binary
10₁₆` → binary
10₁₆` → binary
2F₁₆
2F₁₆
Hex to Binary converter specification
Version 1.1.0 · Engine tested
- Engine tested 4 published cases
- Named expert review Not performed
- Calculation version 1.1.0
- Definition
- **Hexadecimal (base 16)** — one digit represents values 0–15. **Binary (base 2)** — bits 0 and 1.
- What it calculates
- Convert hexadecimal to binary. Each hex digit expands to a 4-bit nibble. Digit map, worked examples, and conversion table.
- Inputs
- Values required by the selected conversion mode
- Outputs
- Converted result in the target unit or format
- Formula
1 → 0001, 0 → 0000 → 00010000₂ = 10000₂- Hex to binary conversion table
Hex Binary Hex Binary 0 0000 8 1000 1 0001 9 1001 2 0010 A 1010 3 0011 B 1011 4 0100 C 1100 5 0101 D 1101 6 0110 E 1110 7 0111 F 1111 - Assumptions
- Conversion runs locally in the browser; values are not uploaded.
- Uses the formulas documented on this page.
- Units
- Formula
- Boundary conditions
- Empty or invalid input yields no valid result.
- Out-of-range values may be rejected by the tool runtime.
- Example
- 2F₁₆` → binary → 00101111₂ (or 101111₂ without leading zeros)
- Validation cases
- 2F₁₆` → binary → 00101111₂ (or 101111₂ without leading zeros)
- A3₁₆` → binary → 10100011₂
- 10₁₆` → binary → 00010000₂ = 10000₂
- 2F₁₆ → 00101111₂ (or 101111₂ without leading zeros)
- Sources
- CalculatorX converter runtime
- Standard unit / encoding definitions where applicable
- Calculation version
- 1.1.0
Background
Interpretation and common distinctions.
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Frequently asked questions
Key distinctions behind the conversion.
How do you convert using Hex to Binary converter?
Use 1 → 0001, 0 → 0000 → 00010000₂ = 10000₂. Example: 2F₁₆` → binary → 00101111₂ (or 101111₂ without leading zeros).
Can I switch direction?
Open the related reverse converter listed under Related tools.
Does this run online or locally?
Calculation runs locally in your browser. Values are not uploaded.
How precise are the results?
Results follow the formulas on this page. Round to the precision your use case needs.