What is Decimal?

Decimal is our everyday number system. It uses ten digits 0 to 9.

What is Hexadecimal?

Hexadecimal (hex) is a base-16 number system. It uses 16 symbols 0-9 and A-F (A=10, B=11, C=12, D=13, E=14, F=15).

How to Convert Decimal to Hexadecimal

1. Divide the decimal number by 16
2. Note the remainder (0-15)
3. Divide the result by 16 again
4. Repeat until the result is 0
5. Read the remainders from bottom to top, using A-F for 10-15

This Is How To Convert 2748 to Hex

Reading from bottom to top 2748 in decimal = ABC in hexadecimal

Another Example: 3855 to Hex

3855 ÷ 16 = 240 remainder 15 (F)
240 ÷ 16 = 15 remainder 0
15 ÷ 16 = 0 remainder 15 (F)

Reading from bottom to top: 3855 in decimal = F0F in hexadecimal

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