Free Hex to Decimal Converter

Hex to Decimal Converter

Free & Instant - Convert hexadecimal numbers (base 16) to decimal numbers (base 10) for programming, web development, and color codes

Hexadecimal to Decimal Converter

Digits 0-9 and letters A-F allowed

Hexadecimal (Base 16)
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Hexadecimal Number System

Hexadecimal uses digits 0-9 and letters A-F, providing a compact representation of binary data used extensively in programming and web development.

Decimal (Base 10)
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Decimal Number System

Decimal uses digits 0-9 and is the standard number system for everyday mathematics, business calculations, and human-readable numbers.

Why Convert Hex to Decimal?

Color Code Analysis

Convert CSS hex color codes to RGB decimal values for precise color manipulation, analysis, and understanding color composition.

Memory Address Translation

Essential for debugging, understanding memory layouts, and translating programmer-friendly hex addresses to human-readable decimal values.

Data Analysis

Important for analyzing binary files, understanding data structures, and converting hex dump output to decimal for calculations.

System Administration

Used for interpreting system logs, error codes, and converting hex values from various system tools to decimal for analysis.

How It Works

1. Enter Hex

Input your hexadecimal number using digits 0-9 and letters A-F.

2. Calculate Powers

System multiplies each digit by its power of 16 and sums the results.

3. Get Decimal Result

Copy your decimal result for use in calculations or applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert hexadecimal to decimal manually?

Multiply each hex digit by its corresponding power of 16 and sum the results. A=10, B=11, C=12, D=13, E=14, F=15. For example, hex FF = (15×16¹) + (15×16⁰) = 240 + 15 = 255 decimal.

What are valid hexadecimal characters?

Hexadecimal uses digits 0-9 and letters A-F (case insensitive). A=10, B=11, C=12, D=13, E=14, F=15. Our converter accepts both uppercase and lowercase letters.

Why convert hex to decimal?

Converting hex to decimal is essential for understanding memory addresses, color values, debugging output, and translating programmer-friendly hex notation into human-readable numbers.

Can I convert hex with prefixes like 0x?

Our converter automatically handles hex numbers with or without the 0x prefix. Simply enter FF or 0xFF - both will convert correctly to decimal 255.

Is hex to decimal conversion always accurate?

Yes, hexadecimal to decimal conversion is mathematically exact with no precision loss. Both systems represent the same integer values, just in different bases (16 vs 10).