Binary to Hexadecimal

Easily convert binary numbers (base-2) to hexadecimal (base-16) using this free online tool. Whether you’re a student, developer, or tech enthusiast, this converter makes binary to hex conversion fast and accurate.


What Is Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion?

Binary numbers use only two digits — 0 and 1 — and are the foundation of all digital systems. Hexadecimal numbers, on the other hand, use 16 characters (0–9 and A–F), offering a more compact way to represent binary data.

Why convert binary to hex?

  • Simplifies reading long binary strings
  • Used in programming, memory addresses, and digital electronics

the binary to hexadecimal converter is shown below

binary to hexadecimal converter

How to Convert Binary to Hexadecimal?

To convert binary to hexadecimal manually:

  1. Start from the right and group the binary digits into sets of 4 bits
  2. Convert each group into its corresponding hexadecimal digit

Binary to hexadecimal formula:
Group of 4 binary digits → 1 hexadecimal digit

An infographic explains how does Binary to hexadecimal work is shown below:

how does Binary to hexadecimal work

Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Example

Example: Convert 10101100 to hexadecimal

  • Step 1: Group: 1010 1100
  • Step 2: Convert:
    • 1010 = A
    • 1100 = C
  • Result: AC

Binary to Hexadecimal Table

Binary (4 bits)Hex
00000
00011
00102
00113
01004
01015
01106
01117
10008
10019
1010A
1011B
1100C
1101D
1110E
1111F

Use this binary to hexadecimal table as a quick reference while converting manually.


Binary to Hex in Python

Want to automate it? Here’s how you can convert binary to hexadecimal using Python:

pythonCopyEditbinary = "10101100"
hex_value = hex(int(binary, 2))[2:].upper()
print(hex_value)  # Output: AC

This is useful in scripting, computer programming, and data processing.


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FAQs – Binary to Hexadecimal

Q: What is the hexadecimal equivalent of 11110000?

A: Grouped as 1111 0000 → F0

Q: How do I convert binary to hexadecimal without a calculator?

A: Use the grouping method: 4 binary digits = 1 hex digit.

Q: Why is hexadecimal used instead of binary?

A: It’s shorter, more readable, and easier for humans to understand.