OCT2DEC

Formulas / OCT2DEC
Convert an octal number to a decimal number.
==OCT2DEC(number)
  • number - required, octal number to convert

Examples

  • =OCT2DEC("10")

    The OCT2DEC function can be used to convert octal numbers to decimal numbers. For example, this will return the decimal result of 1.

  • =OCT2DEC("22")

    The function can also be used with longer octal numbers. For example, this will return the decimal result of 2.

  • =OCT2DEC("0000000010")

    The octal number does not need to be preceded by a number of zeroes. For example, this will return the decimal result of 10.

  • =OCT2DEC("7777777770")

    The function can also handle octal numbers with many digits. For example, this will return the decimal result of 77.

  • =OCT2DEC("355")

    The function can also handle octal numbers with three or fewer digits. For example, this will return the decimal result of "355".


Summary

OCT2DEC is a function that converts an octal number to a decimal number. It requires a number argument, which is the octal number to be converted.

  • The OCT2DEC function takes a single number argument, which is the octal number to convert.
  • The OCT2DEC function returns a decimal number.
  • The number argument is required for the function to work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OCT2DEC function?
The OCT2DEC function is a built-in function in Sourcetable that is used to convert an octal number to a decimal number.
What does the OCT2DEC function take as an argument?
The OCT2DEC function takes a number argument which is the octal number to convert.
Is the number argument required?
Yes, the number argument is required for the OCT2DEC function to work.
What does the OCT2DEC function return?
The OCT2DEC function returns the decimal equivalent of the given octal number.
What happens if the number argument is not a valid octal number?
The OCT2DEC function returns a #NUM! error if the number argument is not a valid octal number.
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