How to Use the OCT2DEC Function in Excel
Today, we’ll explore the OCT2DEC function, a handy tool in both Excel and Google Sheets that converts numbers from octal format to decimal format.
Syntax:
The syntax for the OCT2DEC function is consistent across both Excel and Google Sheets:
OCT2DEC(number)Parameters:
number(required): The octal number you want to convert to decimal. This argument can be input directly, be a cell reference, or be a cell range that contains octal numbers.
Examples:
To better understand how the OCT2DEC function operates, here are a few examples:
| Octal Number | Decimal Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 17 | =OCT2DEC(17) |
| 777 | =OCT2DEC(777) |
| 14 | =OCT2DEC(14) |
Usage:
Let’s apply the OCT2DEC function to a practical scenario. Imagine you have a column of octal numbers in column A and you need to convert them into decimal numbers in column B. Here’s how you can do it:
| Column A (Octal) | Column B (Decimal) |
|---|---|
| 17 | =OCT2DEC(A2) |
| 777 | =OCT2DEC(A3) |
| 14 | =OCT2DEC(A4) |
Once you’ve entered the formulas in column B, the cells will display the decimal equivalents of the octal numbers from column A.
In summary, the OCT2DEC function is an efficient means of converting octal numbers to decimal numbers in Excel and Google Sheets, simplifying the handling of different numeral systems and saving time and effort.
More information: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/oct2dec-function-87606014-cb98-44b2-8dbb-e48f8ced1554