Decimal converter

Convert text to decimal and the other way for any string input.

Tool Type: Data Converter
Conversion: Text ↔ Decimal

Decimal converter

Convert Text & Decimal
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How to Use Decimal Converter

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Paste Content

Enter text or decimal codes

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Choose Type

Text to Decimal or vice versa

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Convert

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Understanding Decimal Conversion

Text to Decimal

What it does: Converts each character to its decimal ASCII value

Example: "A" → 65, "B" → 66

Each letter, number, and symbol has a unique decimal code used by computers.

Decimal to Text

What it does: Converts decimal codes back to text characters

Example: 65 → "A", 66 → "B"

Reverse process to decode decimal sequences into readable text.

ASCII Table

Standard format: 65-90 = A-Z (uppercase)

Lowercase: 97-122 = a-z

Numbers 48-57 = 0-9, Space = 32, Punctuation varies

Use Cases

Encoding: Hide text information

Learning: Understand character representation

Programming debugging, cryptography, data analysis

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Complete Guide to Decimal Conversion

What is Decimal Character Conversion?

Decimal character conversion is the process of translating between human-readable text and its numerical representation in decimal (base-10) format. Each character (letter, number, symbol, or space) is assigned a unique decimal number according to the ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) or Unicode standard. This conversion is fundamental to how computers store, transmit, and process text data.

How Character Encoding Works

When you type the letter "A", your computer doesn't store the shape of the letter. Instead, it stores the number 65 (in ASCII). When you display that character, the computer reads 65 and shows "A" on your screen. This translation between text and numbers happens millions of times per second. Our converter makes this process visible and allows you to see the decimal codes behind any text.

Common ASCII Code Ranges

  • 0-31: Control characters (non-printable)
  • 32: Space character
  • 33-47: Punctuation marks
  • 48-57: Digits 0-9
  • 65-90: Uppercase letters A-Z
  • 97-122: Lowercase letters a-z
  • 127-255: Extended ASCII characters

Real-World Applications

Developers use decimal conversion for debugging and understanding text encoding issues. Security professionals use it for cryptography and data obfuscation. Educators teach character encoding using decimal conversion. Data analysts decode binary logs by converting to decimal codes. Programmers optimize text processing by understanding underlying character values.

Pro Tip: Use this converter to hide messages in decimal format (encoding) and later convert them back (decoding). It's a simple but effective introduction to cryptography concepts!

Frequently Asked Questions

ASCII stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. It's a character encoding standard that assigns decimal numbers (0-127) to English letters, digits, punctuation, and control characters. Our converter uses ASCII/Unicode standards.
Converting text to decimal has many uses: understanding how computers store text, debugging encoding issues, cryptography, educational purposes, and data analysis. It reveals the underlying numerical representation of text.
Yes! Our converter supports all ASCII and extended ASCII characters including punctuation, symbols, special characters, emojis, and Unicode characters. Each has a unique decimal code.
Yes, you can convert large texts. The converter will process each character and generate decimal codes for the entire content. Very large texts will produce very long decimal sequences.
Spaces (32) and line breaks (10 for newline) are converted to their decimal equivalents. This preserves the exact formatting and structure of your original text.
Direct decimal conversion is NOT secure encryption. It's easily reversible since decimal values are standardized. For real encryption, use dedicated cryptographic algorithms. This tool is for learning and reference.
Yes! Our decimal converter is completely free with no registration, subscriptions, or hidden fees. Convert unlimited text anytime, anywhere.
Absolutely! Programmers use this converter for debugging character encoding issues, understanding text processing, and learning about character codes in their programming language.

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