Question 1

What number bases are supported?

Accepted Answer

Binary (base 2), octal (base 8), decimal (base 10), and hexadecimal (base 16).

Question 2

Can I enter in any base?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enter a number in any supported base and all other conversions are shown instantly.

Question 3

Does it handle large numbers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, within JavaScript's safe integer range (up to 2^53 - 1).

Question 4

What are number bases?

Accepted Answer

A number base (or radix) defines how many unique digits a numeral system uses. Base 10 (decimal) uses digits 0–9, base 2 (binary) uses 0–1, base 8 (octal) uses 0–7, and base 16 (hexadecimal) uses 0–9 and A–F.

Question 5

Why do computers use binary?

Accepted Answer

Computers use binary (base 2) because digital circuits operate with two states — on (1) and off (0). Every number, letter, and instruction a computer processes is ultimately stored and manipulated as binary values.

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