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DEC2HEX Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

DEC2HEX is an Excel Engineering function. Converts a decimal number to hexadecimal.

DEC2HEX syntax

=DEC2HEX(number, [places])

Arguments

When to use DEC2HEX

A specialized function used in scientific and engineering calculations rather than typical day-to-day business reporting.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the DEC2HEX function do in Excel?

Converts a decimal number to hexadecimal.

What is the syntax of DEC2HEX in Excel?

The syntax is =DEC2HEX(number, [places]). number: A number to use in the calculation; places: How many characters the result should use (optional).

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