Decimal Fraction to Hexadecimal
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How to Convert Decimal Fractions to Hexadecimal
To convert a decimal number with a fractional part to hexadecimal, you split the number into its integer and fractional parts and convert them separately.
Steps
- Separate the number into the integer part and the fractional part.
- Convert the integer part to hex by repeatedly dividing by 16 and recording the remainders (0-9, A-F).
- Convert the fractional part to hex by repeatedly multiplying by 16 and recording the integer part of the result.
- Combine the two hex parts with a decimal point.
Example
Convert 254.5 to hex:
1. Integer part (254): 254 ÷ 16 = 15 rem 14 (E), 15 ÷ 16 = 0 rem 15 (F) → FE
2. Fractional part (0.5): 0.5 × 16 = 8.0 (int 8) → .8
3. Combine: FE + .8 = FE.8₁₆
Common Conversions
| Decimal | Hexadecimal |
|---|---|
| 0.0625 | 0.1 |
| 0.125 | 0.2 |
| 0.25 | 0.4 |
| 0.5 | 0.8 |
| 0.75 | 0.C |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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01 What is the hexadecimal system?
Hexadecimal, or base-16, is a numbering system that uses 16 symbols: 0-9 and A-F. It is commonly used in computing as a human-friendly way to represent binary values.
02 Why is base-16 so common in programming?
Since 16 is a power of 2, each hexadecimal digit perfectly represents 4 binary bits (a nibble). This makes it much more compact and easier to read than long strings of 1s and 0s.
03 How are hexadecimal numbers used in web colors?
Web colors are defined using 6-digit hex codes (e.g., #FFFFFF for white). These represent the Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) values, with 2 hex digits (00 to FF) for each color channel.
04 What do the letters A through F represent in hexadecimal?
In base-16, the digits 0-9 represent their standard decimal values, while A represents 10, B is 11, C is 12, D is 13, E is 14, and F is 15.
05 How do you convert a decimal fraction to hex?
To convert the fractional part, you repeatedly multiply by 16 and record the integer portion of each result, converting 10-15 to A-F as necessary.