Binary Calculator Perform binary arithmetic and bitwise operations (AND, OR, XOR, NOT).
Binary Calculator
Perform binary arithmetic and bitwise operations (AND, OR, XOR, NOT).
Choose Operation
Select arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply) or bitwise (AND, OR, XOR, NOT) operation.
Enter Binary Numbers
Type binary values using only 0s and 1s.
View Multi-Base Results
See the result in binary, decimal, hexadecimal, and octal formats.
What Is Binary Calculator?
A binary calculator performs arithmetic and logical operations in binary (base-2), the fundamental number system of digital computing. Every piece of data in a computer — from text to images to videos — is ultimately represented in binary. This calculator supports standard arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication) and bitwise logical operations (AND, OR, XOR, NOT), which are essential in programming, networking, and digital electronics. Each result is displayed in multiple number bases (binary, decimal, hex, and octal) for cross-reference. Understanding binary arithmetic is crucial for computer science students, embedded systems engineers, network administrators working with IP addresses and subnet masks, and anyone working close to the hardware level.
Why Use Binary Calculator?
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Supports both arithmetic and bitwise logical operations
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Shows results in binary, decimal, hex, and octal simultaneously
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Real-time decimal preview of binary inputs
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Includes NOT (unary) operation for bit inversion
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Clean interface designed for binary-native input
Common Use Cases
Computer Science Education
Learn and verify binary arithmetic for CS courses and digital logic classes.
Network Engineering
Perform subnet calculations using binary AND operations on IP addresses.
Embedded Programming
Work with register values and bit manipulation in firmware development.
Digital Electronics
Verify logic gate operations and binary circuit behavior.
Technical Guide
Binary (base-2) uses only digits 0 and 1. Binary addition follows: 0+0=0, 0+1=1, 1+0=1, 1+1=10 (carry 1). Subtraction uses borrow mechanics similar to decimal subtraction. Multiplication uses shift-and-add, like long multiplication in decimal. Bitwise operations work on individual bits: AND (both 1 → 1, else 0), OR (either 1 → 1), XOR (exactly one 1 → 1), NOT (inverts all bits). These operations are fundamental to how CPUs process data — addition circuits use full adders, and bitwise operations are single-clock-cycle instructions. The calculator parses binary strings, performs operations using JavaScript's integer operators, and formats results across bases using toString(base). Note that JavaScript uses 32-bit signed integers for bitwise operations, so NOT uses a bitmask based on the input length rather than a fixed 32-bit width.
Tips & Best Practices
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1Binary 1010 = decimal 10 (8+2)
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2AND is used for masking specific bits (e.g., subnet masks)
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3XOR is used for toggling bits and simple encryption
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4NOT inverts all bits — the result depends on the bit width
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5Shifting left by 1 is equivalent to multiplying by 2
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🔢 Math & CalculatorsFrequently Asked Questions
Q How does binary addition work?
Q What is bitwise AND used for?
Q What is XOR used for?
Q How does binary relate to hexadecimal?
Q What does NOT do to a binary number?
About This Tool
Binary Calculator is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.