5BF Hex in Decimal

Let's convert the hexadecimal number 5BF to decimal without using a calculator:

Step 1: Write Down Powers of 16

Write down the powers of 16 starting from the right, with the first digit corresponding to 160, the second to 161, the third to 162, and so on.

162161160
256161
516B16F16
Step 2: Convert Hexadecimal Digits to Decimal

Convert each hexadecimal digit to its decimal equivalent:

516 = 510

B16 = 1110

F16 = 1510

Step 3: Multiply and Sum

Multiply each hexadecimal digit by its corresponding power of 16 and sum the results.

(5 × 256) + (11 × 16) + (15 × 1) = 1280 + 176 + 15 = 1471

So, the decimal representation of the hexadecimal number 5BF is 1471.
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