Hex to Decimal Converter | Convert Hexadecimal to Decimal Numbers

Free online hexadecimal to decimal converter. Convert hex numbers to decimal with instant results. Includes conversion tables and comprehensive examples.

Hex Digit Values

Hex: A
Decimal: 10
Hex: B
Decimal: 11
Hex: C
Decimal: 12
Hex: D
Decimal: 13
Hex: E
Decimal: 14
Hex: F
Decimal: 15

Common Examples

Hex: FF
Decimal: 255
(15 × 16¹) + (15 × 16⁰) = 240 + 15 = 255
Hex: A5
Decimal: 165
(10 × 16¹) + (5 × 16⁰) = 160 + 5 = 165
Hex: 100
Decimal: 256
(1 × 16²) + (0 × 16¹) + (0 × 16⁰) = 256
Hex: FFFF
Decimal: 65535
Maximum 16-bit value

Understanding Place Values

16³ 16² 16¹ 16⁰
4096256161

Example: 1A5₁₆

1 × 16² = 1 × 256 = 256

A × 16¹ = 10 × 16 = 160

5 × 16⁰ = 5 × 1 = 5

Sum: 256 + 160 + 5 = 421₁₀

How Hex to Decimal Conversion Works

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Convert each hex digit to its decimal value (A=10, B=11, etc.)
  2. Multiply each value by its place value (powers of 16)
  3. Sum all the results to get the final decimal number

Tips for Quick Conversion

  • Learn hex digit values (A-F)
  • Practice with powers of 16
  • Break down larger numbers

Common Values

FF = 255 (max byte)

100 = 256 (16²)

10 = 16 (16¹)

1000 = 4096 (16³)

Practice Problems

Convert: 2A₁₆

Answer: 42₁₀

Convert: FF₁₆

Answer: 255₁₀

Convert: 100₁₆

Answer: 256₁₀

About this Calculator

Free online hexadecimal to decimal converter. Convert hex numbers to decimal with instant results. Includes conversion tables and comprehensive examples.

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