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BIN2HEX

The BIN2HEX function in Google Sheets is a useful tool for converting a signed binary number to signed hexadecimal format. It comes in handy when working with engineering applications that involve binary and hexadecimal conversions. Explore our comprehensive guide below to learn how to use this function effectively.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: BIN2HEX(signed_binary_number, [significant_digits])

Parameters:

  • signed_binary_number: The binary number you want to convert to hexadecimal format.
  • significant_digits (optional): The number of significant digits to display in the result.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using BIN2HEX with a signed binary number:

    • Example: =BIN2HEX("11110101")
    • Result: "F5"

  2. Using BIN2HEX with a signed binary number and specifying significant digits:

    • Example: =BIN2HEX("11110101", 4)
    • Result: "0F5"

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Digital Electronics: Convert binary numbers to hexadecimal for circuit analysis.
  2. Computer Programming: Perform binary to hexadecimal conversion for programming purposes.
  3. Network Analysis: Convert binary representations of IP addresses to hexadecimal format.

Related Functions

  • BIN2DEC: Convert a binary number to decimal format.
  • BIN2OCT: Convert a binary number to octal format.
  • DEC2BIN: Convert a decimal number to binary format.
  • DEC2HEX: Convert a decimal number to hexadecimal format.
  • DEC2OCT: Convert a decimal number to octal format.
  • OCT2DEC: Convert an octal number to decimal format.
  • OCT2HEX: Convert an octal number to hexadecimal format.
  • OCT2BIN: Convert an octal number to binary format.
  • HEX2BIN: Convert a hexadecimal number to binary format.
  • HEX2DEC: Convert a hexadecimal number to decimal format.
  • HEX2OCT: Convert a hexadecimal number to octal format.

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