Binary to Octal Converter Made Simple

This tool converts binary numbers to octal. It also converts octal numbers back to binary.

How to Use This Tool

Follow these steps to use the converter:

1. Enter your binary number in the "Enter Binary Number" field. Only use 0s and 1s.
2. Click the "Convert to Octal" button. The tool checks your input and groups the digits by threes.
3. The conversion steps appear. You see your original binary, any added zeros, and each three-digit group with its octal equivalent.
4. The final octal result is shown below. Click the "Copy" button if you want the result saved.

For converting octal to binary:

1. Type your octal number in the "Enter Octal Number" field. Only numbers 0 to 7 are allowed.
2. Click the "Convert to Binary" button. The tool converts each digit to its binary form.
3. You see a list showing each octal digit with its binary group. The final binary output is displayed as well.
4. Use the "Copy" button to copy the binary result if needed.

Understanding the Output

The output shows every step in the conversion process. It lists how the tool groups the numbers and translates them. This helps you follow how the binary number becomes an octal number, and vice versa.

Special Notes and Limitations

Enter numbers carefully. The binary field only accepts 0s and 1s. The octal field only accepts digits between 0 and 7.

You can clear your input at any time using the clear button. The tool only converts numbers; it does not calculate arithmetic values.

Common Use Cases

This converter assists with homework and school projects. It also helps programmers who work with different number systems. Anyone working with binary and octal numbers can use it.