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How to convert hex to dec in Linux terminal?

#linux #shell #ubuntu #hex

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Conversion from hexadecimal to decimal

Add the following function to your .bashrc file:

function todec {
    echo "ibase=16; $1" | bc
}
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Usage:

~$ todec AA12CE
11145934
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Conversion from decimal to hexadecimal

Add the following function to your .bashrc file:

function tohex {
    echo "obase=16; $1" | bc
}
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Usage:

~$ tohex 11145934
AA12CE
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