Hex Calculator
Perform logic and arithmetic operations on hexadecimal numbers (base-16).
What is Hexadecimal?
Hexadecimal (Base-16) is a number system used widely in computing and digital electronics. It uses sixteen distinct symbols: 0-9 to represent values zero to nine, and A, B, C, D, E, F to represent values ten to fifteen.
Hex vs Decimal
- Decimal 10 = Hex A
- Decimal 15 = Hex F
- Decimal 16 = Hex 10
- Decimal 255 = Hex FF
Why Use Hex?
It provides a more human-friendly representation of binary-coded values. One hex digit represents exactly 4 binary bits (a nibble). Two hex digits represent 8 bits (1 byte).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do colors work in Hex?
Web colors use 6-digit hex codes (Result: #RRGGBB). #FF0000 is pure Red because the Red component is maxed at 255 (FF) and Green and Blue are 0.