DECIMAL Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

DECIMAL is an Excel Math & Trig function. Converts a text representation of a number in another base to decimal.

DECIMAL syntax

=DECIMAL(text, radix)

DECIMAL is used in financial models and engineering-style calculations where precise numeric work is needed.

Open the live Excel-style spreadsheet and try DECIMAL yourself. No Excel install or sign-up needed to start.

What does the DECIMAL function do in Excel?

Converts a text representation of a number in another base to decimal.

What is the syntax of DECIMAL in Excel?

The syntax is =DECIMAL(text, radix). text: The text to work with; radix: The base of the number system being converted.

Where can I practice DECIMAL online for free?

Open the free live spreadsheet on Cellgrids and try DECIMAL yourself. No Excel install is needed and you can start without signing up.