Hexadecimal to Octal

What is the Hexadecimal to Octal Converter?

This tool converts hexadecimal numbers (base-16) to octal numbers (base-8). Both are power-of-2 number systems commonly used in computing.

Why Convert Hex to Octal?

Hex to octal conversion helps when:

• Working with multiple formats — different tools use different number systems
• Cross-referencing values — comparing hex addresses with octal representations
• Learning number systems — understanding relationships between bases

The Conversion

Convert via decimal: hex → decimal → octal, or via binary since both are power-of-2 bases.

Example: FF (hex) = 255 (dec) = 377 (oct)

How to Use

1. Enter hex number — digits 0-9 and letters A-F
2. View octal result — conversion happens instantly
3. Copy the result — use wherever needed

Common Values

• FF (hex) → 377 (octal) = 255 in decimal
• 100 (hex) → 400 (octal) = 256 in decimal
• A (hex) → 12 (octal) = 10 in decimal

Tips

Both hex and octal are power-of-2 bases (16=2⁴, 8=2³), making them useful shortcuts for representing binary values more compactly.