Binary Calculator & Converter
Perform binary operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and convert between binary and decimal values instantly. Perfect for computer science students, developers, and anyone working with binary systems.
Binary Operations
How to use:
- Enter two binary numbers (0s and 1s only)
- Select the operation you want to perform
- Results will show in both binary and decimal formats
Binary to Decimal
About Binary to Decimal:
Each digit in a binary number represents a power of 2. The rightmost digit represents 20, the next 21, then 22, and so on.
Example: 10112 = (1×23) + (0×22) + (1×21) + (1×20) = 1110
Decimal to Binary
About Decimal to Binary:
Conversion is done by repeatedly dividing the decimal number by 2 and recording the remainders. The binary equivalent is the sequence of remainders read from last to first.
Example: 2510 → 25 ÷ 2 = 12 rem 1, 12 ÷ 2 = 6 rem 0, 6 ÷ 2 = 3 rem 0, 3 ÷ 2 = 1 rem 1, 1 ÷ 2 = 0 rem 1 → 110012
Understanding Binary Numbers
The binary numeral system is the foundation of all modern computing systems. Unlike the decimal system (base-10) which uses ten digits (0-9), the binary system (base-2) uses only two digits: 0 and 1.
Each digit in a binary number is called a bit. A group of 8 bits is called a byte, which can represent 256 different values (28 = 256). This binary system is used internally by all modern computers because digital circuits have two stable states (on/off, true/false) that naturally represent binary digits.
Binary arithmetic works similarly to decimal arithmetic but with simpler rules since there are only two possible digits. The main operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) follow the same principles as in the decimal system.