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DECIMAL function

Converts a text representation of a number in a given base into a decimal number

Syntax

DECIMAL(text, radix)

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
textYesThe string length of Text must be less than or equal to 255 characters."FF"
radixYesThe base radix that you want to convert the number into. Must be an integer greater than or equal to 2 and less than or equal to 36.16

Try DECIMAL

Read a binary number as decimal

=DECIMAL("11001",2)

Read a binary number as decimal. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.

Inspect the current formula

Read its written arguments or observe actual operation values in a separate local calculation. This action neither applies a draft nor grades an answer.

Read the formula, one argument at a time

Explore the written function calls and their inputs. The calculation result belongs to the complete formula.

DECIMAL · top-level call

=DECIMAL("11001",2)

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The string length of Text must be less than or equal to 255 characters.

DECIMAL reference ↗

Follow the cells behind a result

Read explicit local references and helper formulas using a separate calculation. Your draft stays in this field; the worksheet and practice checks do not change.

The worksheet runs locally. Published checks apply to the supplied example only. Native Excel and Google Sheets compatibility remain unverified.

Reference and compatibility

Univer 1.0.4 / Apache-2.0. Calculation checks cover the supplied examples only. The browser worksheet does not implement every Excel feature, external service or connected data type.