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The hexadecimal number 21 converts to 33 in decimal.
Hexadecimal 21 is translated into decimal by multiplying each digit by 16 raised to its position power, then summing these products. Since 2 is in the 16s place and 1 in the units, calculation is (2×16) + (1×1), which results in 33.
Conversion Result
The value of 21 hex is 33 in decimal.
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Result in decimal:
Conversion Formula
To convert a hex number to decimal, each digit is multiplied by 16 raised to the power of its position from right to left, starting at 0. For example, for 21 hex, 2 is in the 16s place, so multiply 2 by 16^1 = 16, and 1 in units, so multiply 1 by 16^0=1. Summing gives 16 + 1 = 17, but for 21 hex, it’s (2×16) + 1 = 33.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2A hex to decimal:
- 2 is in the 16s place: 2×16 = 32
- A equals 10 in decimal: 10×1 = 10
- Sum: 32 + 10 = 42
- Convert 7F hex:
- 7 in the 16s place: 7×16 = 112
- F equals 15: 15×1 = 15
- Sum: 112 + 15 = 127
- Convert 10 hex:
- 1 in the 16s place: 1×16 = 16
- 0 in units: 0×1 = 0
- Sum: 16 + 0 = 16
Conversion Chart
| Hex Value | Decimal Equivalent |
|---|---|
| -4.0 | -4 |
| -3.0 | -3 |
| -2.0 | -2 |
| -1.0 | -1 |
| 0.0 | 0 |
| 1.0 | 1 |
| 2.0 | 2 |
| 3.0 | 3 |
| 4.0 | 4 |
| 10.0 | 16 |
| 11.0 | 17 |
| 20.0 | 32 |
| 21.0 | 33 |
| 30.0 | 48 |
| 40.0 | 64 |
| 46.0 | 70 |
This chart helps to quickly see the decimal values for hex numbers between -4 to 46. You can find the decimal equivalent directly, by matching hex values to their decimal conversions.
Related Conversion Questions
- What is the decimal value of hex 21 in different numeral systems?
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- What are the common uses of hexadecimal numbers in programming?
- How do I convert large hex numbers to decimal without a calculator?
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Conversion Definitions
Hex
Hexadecimal, or hex, is a base-16 numeral system using sixteen symbols: 0-9 and A-F, where A-F represent values 10-15. It’s used in computing to simplify binary representation, as each hex digit corresponds to four binary digits, making it easy to read and write large binary numbers.
Decimal
Decimal is a base-10 number system consisting of digits 0 through 9. It’s the standard counting system used in everyday life, where each position in a number represents a power of ten. It’s simple to understand and widely used for general arithmetic and numerical representation.
Conversion FAQs
How do I convert a hex number like 21 into decimal without a calculator?
Multiply each digit by 16 raised to its position power from right to left. For 21, 2 is in the 16s place, so 2×16=32. The 1 is in the units, so 1×1=1. Add these: 32 + 1 = 33. This manual process helps understand the conversion process better.
Why is hexadecimal preferred in programming over binary?
Hex provides a more compact way to represent binary data, reducing long strings of 0s and 1s into fewer digits. It makes reading, debugging, and writing code easier while maintaining the close relationship to binary, which computers operate on.
What is the difference between converting 21 hex and 21 decimal?
Hex 21 is a base-16 number, which equals 33 in decimal. In decimal, 21 is already a base-10 number representing twenty-one. Converting hex involves changing the base from 16 to 10, while decimal numbers are already in base 10, requiring no change.