HEX2DEC
The HEX2DEC function converts a hexadecimal number to a decimal number in Excel. It is useful for calculations or conversions involving hexadecimal values.
Syntax 🔗
=HEX2DEC(number)
| The hexadecimal number you want to convert to decimal. It should be a text string representing a hexadecimal number. |
About HEX2DEC 🔗
Use the HEX2DEC function in Excel to convert hexadecimal numbers to decimal format. This function helps you accurately translate hexadecimal values into their decimal equivalents, making it easier to handle calculations or data manipulation tasks involving hexadecimal numbers. Whether you're working with programming languages, digital systems, or any situation requiring hexadecimal numbers, HEX2DEC provides a straightforward solution.
Examples 🔗
To convert a hexadecimal number '1A' to decimal, use the following formula: =HEX2DEC("1A")
If the hexadecimal number is stored in cell A1 (e.g., 'FF'), convert it to decimal with: =HEX2DEC(A1)
Notes 🔗
Make sure the input hexadecimal number is a valid hex representation, using only digits 0-9 and letters A-F. Provide it as a text string. If there are any non-hexadecimal characters, an error will occur. Excel recognizes numbers as hexadecimal if they start with '0x' or end with 'h'.
Questions 🔗
The HEX2DEC function converts a text string of a hexadecimal number into its decimal equivalent by interpreting the input as base 16 and converting it to base 10.
Can I convert a hexadecimal number with both upper and lower case letters?Yes, the HEX2DEC function is case-insensitive, so you can input hexadecimal numbers with both upper and lower case letters without affecting the conversion result.
What happens if I provide an invalid hexadecimal number to the HEX2DEC function?If you provide an invalid hexadecimal number (contains non-hexadecimal characters), Excel will return a #NUM! error to indicate that the input is not a valid hexadecimal number.