BIN2DEC function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation
What is BIN2DEC function in Excel?
BIN2DEC function is one of Engineering functions in Microsoft Excel that converts a binary number to decimal.
Syntax of BIN2DEC function
BIN2DEC(number)
The BIN2DEC function syntax has the following arguments:
- Number: The binary number you want to convert. Number cannot contain more than 10 characters (10 bits). The most significant bit of number is the sign bit. The remaining 9 bits are magnitude bits. Negative numbers are represented using two’s-complement notation.
BIN2DEC formula explanation
If number is not a valid binary number, or if number contains more than 10 characters (10 bits), BIN2DEC returns the #NUM! error value.
Example of BIN2DEC function
Steps to follow:
1. Open a new Excel worksheet.
2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1
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| Formula | Description | Result |
| =BIN2DEC(1100100) | Converts binary 1100100 to decimal | 100 |
| =BIN2DEC(1111111111) | Converts binary 1111111111 to decimal | -1 |