Octal to Binary Converter | Convert Octal to Binary Numbers

Free online octal to binary converter. Convert octal numbers to binary with instant results and step-by-step explanations. Includes conversion table and examples.

Octal to Binary Reference Table

Octal: 0
Binary: 000
Octal: 1
Binary: 001
Octal: 2
Binary: 010
Octal: 3
Binary: 011
Octal: 4
Binary: 100
Octal: 5
Binary: 101
Octal: 6
Binary: 110
Octal: 7
Binary: 111

Common Examples

Octal: 377
Binary: 11111111
Maximum 8-bit value
Octal: 177
Binary: 01111111
Maximum 7-bit value
Octal: 077
Binary: 00111111
Maximum 6-bit value
Octal: 123
Binary: 01010011
Common sequence

How Octal to Binary Conversion Works

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Convert each octal digit to its 3-bit binary equivalent
  2. Combine all binary groups in order
  3. Remove leading zeros if not needed

Example: Converting "25" to Binary

  1. 1. Split octal number: 2 | 5
  2. 2. Convert each digit:
  3. • 2 = 010
  4. • 5 = 101
  5. 3. Combine: 010101

Key Points

  • Each octal digit converts to 3 bits
  • Valid octal digits are 0-7 only
  • Maintain proper place values

Common Patterns

7 = 111

4 = 100

2 = 010

1 = 001

Practice Conversions

Convert: 123₈

Answer: 001010011₂

Convert: 456₈

Answer: 100101110₂

Convert: 777₈

Answer: 111111111₂

Additional Information

Uses of Octal Numbers

  • Unix file permissions
  • Legacy computing systems
  • Some embedded systems
  • Data representation

Binary Grouping

Octal is useful because three binary digits perfectly represent one octal digit, making conversion straightforward.

About this Calculator

Free online octal to binary converter. Convert octal numbers to binary with instant results and step-by-step explanations. Includes conversion table and examples.

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