How to Use the DECIMAL Function in Excel
Today, we will delve into the DECIMAL function available in both Excel and Google Sheets. This function is used to convert a text representation of a number from any specified base to its decimal equivalent. The syntax of the DECIMAL function is consistent across both Excel and Google Sheets.
Syntax
The syntax for the DECIMAL function is as follows:
=DECIMAL(text, radix)text: This is the text representation of the number you wish to convert into a decimal.radix: Refers to the base of the number system of thetext. The radix could be 2 for binary, 8 for octal, 10 for decimal, or 16 for hexadecimal, among others.
Examples
Example 1: Binary to Decimal Conversion
To convert the binary number 1101 into a decimal:
| Binary | Decimal |
|---|---|
| 1101 | =DECIMAL(“1101”, 2) |
The result is 13, because 1101 in binary translates to 13 in decimal.
Example 2: Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion
To convert the hexadecimal number 1A into decimal:
| Hexadecimal | Decimal |
|---|---|
| 1A | =DECIMAL(“1A”, 16) |
The result is 26, as 1A in hexadecimal corresponds to 26 in decimal.
Example 3: Octal to Decimal Conversion
To convert the octal number 75 to decimal:
| Octal | Decimal |
|---|---|
| 75 | =DECIMAL(“75”, 8) |
The result is 61, because 75 in octal equals 61 in decimal.
The DECIMAL function simplifies the process of converting numbers from various number systems to decimal format. This is particularly beneficial when dealing with data that requires frequent number system conversions in Excel and Google Sheets.
More information: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/decimal-function-ee554665-6176-46ef-82de-0a283658da2e
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