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Method 2: Decimal to Binary
==== Method 2: Decimal to Binary ====
x[[Image:decimal-to-bin.png|thumb|right|350px|Performing a '''decimal''' to '''binary''' conversion.]]When converting binary to decimal, perform the following steps:<br><br># Write the binary number (space between the digits).<br># Starting from the right-side, draw L's moving to the left (refer to diagram on right).<br># Starting on the right, multiply the number by 2 to the power of zero.<br># Repeat moving to the left, but increase the power by 1 each time.<br># Add up the calculations to obtain the decimal value equivalent.<br><br><br>'''NOTE: To convert other numbering system to decimal, replace the number <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">2</span> <br>(in red in the diagram to the right) with <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">8</span> (for octal) or <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">16</span> (for hexadecimal)'''.
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