How to use this tool
- Enter binary a, binary b, operation.
- Select Calculate to view the result.
- Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.
Input reference and sample values
Use the units and choices shown for each field. Sample values are provided for practice, not as recommendations.
| Input | Format and units | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Binary A | Enter text using the format shown in the sample. | 101101 |
| Binary B | Enter text using the format shown in the sample. | 110 |
| Operation | Choose Add / Subtract / Multiply / Integer divide / Bitwise AND / Bitwise OR / Bitwise XOR. | Add |
Result for these sample inputs
110011
- Decimal
- 51
- Hexadecimal
- 33
A negative result uses a leading minus sign, not a fixed-width two’s-complement encoding.
Select Try the example in the form to load these values and calculate them again. This replaces the current form inputs. Compare the result with the method and worked explanation below.
The method, explained
Parse unsigned binary operands exactly as integers. Arithmetic uses arbitrary-precision integer operations. Division returns an integer quotient and a remainder; bitwise operations compare aligned bits.
Using binary a = 101101, binary b = 110, operation = add, the result is 110011. Change these example inputs to match your task; use the method above to check each step.
What to keep in mind
Unsigned input operands, up to 512 bits each. No fractional binary, implicit bit width, signed overflow or two’s-complement interpretation. Finite-precision arithmetic is used. Check the domain and the stated convention before using an approximation.
Common questions
Why is division sometimes missing a fraction?
This tool performs exact integer division. The remainder is displayed separately; it does not truncate an unlabelled approximate fractional result.
How is this different from a base converter?
A base converter changes the notation of one number. This calculator performs arithmetic or bitwise operations on two binary inputs and then presents the result in three bases.
Methodology maintained by ClarityKit. How these tools are built and checked.