Free Online Text String to Decimal Converter
Convert any text string to its decimal representation instantly with our free online tool. Perfect for programmers, developers, and anyone working with character encoding.
What is a String to Decimal Converter?
A String to Decimal Converter is a tool that transforms text characters into their corresponding decimal values. Each character in a computer's memory is represented by a numerical value according to character encoding standards like ASCII or Unicode. This converter reveals those numerical representations.
How to Use This String to Decimal Converter
- Enter your text in the input box
- Select your preferred delimiter (space, comma, etc.)
- Choose any prefix you'd like to add to the numbers
- Select between decimal or hexadecimal output format
- Click "Convert to Decimal" to see the result
- Copy or download the output as needed
Practical Applications of String to Decimal Conversion
This tool has numerous applications in programming and data processing:
- Character Encoding Analysis: Understand how text is represented in memory
- Debugging: Examine string data at the numerical level
- Data Processing: Prepare text data for numerical algorithms
- Educational Purposes: Learn about character encoding systems
- Cryptography: Convert text to numerical form for encryption
Understanding Character Encoding
Computers don't understand letters - they only work with numbers. Character encoding systems like ASCII and Unicode define numerical values for each character:
- ASCII: Represents 128 characters (0-127) including English letters, digits, and control characters
- Unicode: Expanded standard supporting over 140,000 characters from world languages and symbols
Our converter handles both ASCII and Unicode characters, showing their decimal or hexadecimal values.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between decimal and hexadecimal output?
Decimal uses base-10 numbers (0-9), while hexadecimal uses base-16 (0-9 plus A-F). Hexadecimal is more compact and commonly used in programming.
Why would I need to convert a string to decimal?
This conversion is useful for debugging, understanding how strings are stored in memory, preparing data for certain algorithms, or working with systems that require numerical input.
Does this tool work with emojis and special characters?
Yes! Our converter supports all Unicode characters, including emojis, foreign language characters, and special symbols.
How do I copy the output results?
Simply click the "Copy to Clipboard" button, or manually select and copy the text from the output box.
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