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DEC2HEX

The DEC2HEX function in Google Sheets converts a decimal number to signed hexadecimal format. This function is useful for various engineering and programming applications. Learn how to use this function effectively with our comprehensive guide.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: DEC2HEX(decimal_number, [significant_digits])

Parameters:

  • decimal_number: The decimal number to convert to hexadecimal format.
  • significant_digits [Optional]: The number of significant digits to include in the result.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Converting a decimal number to hexadecimal:

    • Example: =DEC2HEX(10)
    • Result: A

  2. Converting a decimal number to hexadecimal with significant digits:

    • Example: =DEC2HEX(10, 4)
    • Result: 000A

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Digital Electronics: Converting decimal values to hexadecimal notation for programming microcontrollers and other digital devices.
  2. Computer Science: Working with hexadecimal numbers in binary-coded decimal (BCD) arithmetic.
  3. Information Technology: Performing conversions between decimal and hexadecimal representations of data.

Related Functions

  • BIN2DEC: Convert a binary number to decimal format.
  • BIN2HEX: Convert a binary number to hexadecimal format.
  • BIN2OCT: Convert a binary number to octal format.
  • DEC2BIN: Convert a decimal number to binary 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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