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Binary to Octal Converter

Convert binary numbers to octal (base-8) values instantly.

About Binary to Octal Converter

The Binary to Octal Converter transforms binary (base-2) numbers into octal (base-8) representation. Since 3 binary bits correspond to exactly one octal digit, this is a natural conversion.

Each group of 3 binary digits maps to one octal digit (0-7). For example, 111 in binary equals 7 in octal.

Input

Octal Result

Octal result will appear here

How to Use

1

Enter Binary

Type binary numbers (containing only 0s and 1s), separated by spaces.

2

Convert

Click "Convert to Octal" to see the octal representation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does binary to octal work?

Group binary digits into sets of 3 from right to left, then convert each group: 000=0, 001=1, 010=2, 011=3, 100=4, 101=5, 110=6, 111=7.

What is 11111111 in octal?

11111111 in binary = 377 in octal. Grouping as 011 111 111 gives 3, 7, 7.

What if length is not a multiple of 3?

The tool pads with leading zeros to make the length a multiple of 3 before converting.

Is this tool free?

Yes, this Binary to Octal Converter is completely free and runs locally in your browser.