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OCT2HEX Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

OCT2HEX is an Excel Engineering function. Converts an octal number to hexadecimal.

OCT2HEX syntax

=OCT2HEX(number, [places])

Arguments

When to use OCT2HEX

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 OCT2HEX function do in Excel?

Converts an octal number to hexadecimal.

What is the syntax of OCT2HEX in Excel?

The syntax is =OCT2HEX(number, [places]). number: A number to use in the calculation; places: How many characters the result should use (optional).

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