Hexadecimal to Octal Converter

Convert Hexadecimal to Octal with our free conversion tool.

How to convert from hex to octal?

To convert hex to octaly you shoulkd use the binary representation of the hexdecimal numbers to convert between the two number systems. In a simple step-by-step process this is done as follows:

1. Convert the hexadecimal number to a 4 bit binary number.
2. Once all the hexadecimal numbers are converted group them into sets of threes.
3. Convert each group of three binary numbers to octal.

Example: Converting 2F to Tenery

Convert the hex number to it’s binary equivalent

In this case 2 = 0010 and F = 1111

Group the full binary number in sets of three

0010 1111 -> 001 011 111

Convert each binary group to octal

001 -> 1 011 -> 3 111 -> 7

Put numbers together for the final answer

Answer: 137

How to use the Hexadecimal to Octal Converter

Use the free hexadecimal to octal converter by typing your type number into the text bo and clicking "convert" to convert the number to octal.

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