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Converting

Binary to
Decimal: A Step-
by-Step Guide
This guide will walk you through the process of converting binary
numbers to decimal numbers, a fundamental concept in computer
science and digital electronics.

by Julie Greiz
Understanding the Decimal
Number System
The decimal number system is the most common number system we use in
everyday life.

It is a base-10 system, meaning that each digit represents a power of 10,


starting with 10^0 for the rightmost digit and increasing by 1 for each
subsequent digit to the left.

1 Decimal 2 Positional Value


Representation
The position of each digit
Each digit in a decimal number determines its value in a
represents a power of 10. decimal number.

3 Example
The number 1234 is represented as: (1 * 10^3) + (2 * 10^2) + (3 *
10^1) + (4 * 10^0).
Introducing the Binary Number System
The binary number system is a base-2 system used in computers and other digital devices.

In the binary system, each digit represents a power of 2.

Binary Representation Positional Value Example

Binary numbers consist of only two The position of each digit The binary number 1011 is
digits, 0 and 1. determines its value in a binary represented as: (1 * 2^3) + (0 *
number. 2^2) + (1 * 2^1) + (1 * 2^0).
Each digit in a binary number The rightmost digit is 2^0, and
represents a power of 2. each subsequent digit to the left
represents a higher power of 2.
Conversion Process: Binary to
Decimal
To convert a binary number to a decimal number, you need to multiply each digit in
the binary number by its corresponding power of 2.

Then add up the results to get the decimal equivalent.

1 Step 1: Identify the Digits


Write down the binary number and identify the digits.

2 Step 2: Assign Powers of 2


Assign each digit in the binary number its corresponding power of 2,
starting with 2^0 for the rightmost digit and increasing by 1 for each
subsequent digit to the left.

3 Step 3: Multiply and Add


Multiply each digit by its assigned power of 2. Add up the results to
get the decimal equivalent.
Example 1: Converting
10101 to Decimal
Let's convert the binary number 10101 to its decimal equivalent.

Follow the steps outlined in the previous section.

Digit Power of 2 Result

1 2^4 16

0 2^3 0

1 2^2 4

0 2^1 0

1 2^0 1

Therefore, the decimal equivalent of 10101 is 16 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 1 = 21.


Activity: Convert 11010 to
Decimal
Now it's your turn! Try converting the binary number 11010 to decimal.

Follow the same steps as in the previous example.

Step 1
Write down the binary number: 11010.

Step 2
Assign powers of 2 to each digit: 2^4, 2^3, 2^2, 2^1, 2^0.

Step 3
Multiply each digit by its assigned power of 2 and add up the results.
Example 2: Converting 100111 to Decimal
Let's convert the binary number 100111 to its decimal equivalent.

Use the same method as before.

Digit Power of 2 Result

1 2^5 32

0 2^4 0

0 2^3 0

1 2^2 4

1 2^1 2

1 2^0 1

Therefore, the decimal equivalent of 100111 is 32 + 0 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 39.


Summary and Key Takeaways
Converting binary numbers to decimal numbers is a fundamental process in computing.

Understanding this concept is essential for working with computers and digital electronics.

Key Points
The binary system uses a base-2 representation, while the decimal system uses a base-10
representation.

Steps
To convert a binary number to decimal, multiply each digit by its corresponding power of 2
and add up the results.

Practice
Practice converting binary numbers to decimal to solidify your understanding.

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