DEC.TO.BIN
Converts a decimal number to binary.
Syntax
=DEC.TO.BIN(Number, [Places])
Arguments
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | The decimal number to convert. |
| Places (optional) | Number | The number of characters to use for returned value. If value has less characters then it is padded with leading zeros. |
Return
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Number or Error | The binary number or a #NUM! error if given number is not a valid decimal number. The #VALUE! error is returned if specified places is not numeric or negative. |
Examples
| Formula | Result | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | converts decimal 9 to binary |
| 001001 | converts decimal 9 to binary with 6 characters |