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Converting a number from octal format to hexadecimal format can be easily accomplished using Microsoft Excel. First, select the cell where you want the converted number to appear. Then, use the formula “=HEX2DEC(octal number)” to convert the octal number to decimal format. Next, use the formula “=DEC2HEX(decimal number)” to convert the decimal number to hexadecimal format. Finally, the converted number will appear in the selected cell in its hexadecimal format. This method is efficient and accurate, making it a convenient tool for converting numbers between different numerical systems.
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the OCT2HEX
function in Microsoft Excel.
Description
Converts an octal number to hexadecimal.
Syntax
OCT2HEX(number, [places])
The OCT2HEX function syntax has the following arguments:
Number Required. The octal number you want to convert. Number may not contain more than 10 octal characters (30 bits). The most significant bit of number is the sign bit. The remaining 29 bits are magnitude bits. Negative numbers are represented using two’s-complement notation.
Places Optional. The number of characters to use. If places is omitted, OCT2HEX uses the minimum number of characters necessary. Places is useful for padding the return value with leading 0s (zeros).
Remarks
If number is negative, OCT2HEX ignores places and returns a 10-character hexadecimal number.
If number is not a valid octal number, OCT2HEX returns the #NUM! error value.
If OCT2HEX requires more than places characters, it returns the #NUM! error value.
If places is not an integer, it is truncated.
If places is nonnumeric, OCT2HEX returns the #VALUE! error value.
If places is negative, OCT2HEX returns the #NUM! error value.