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Hexadecimal to Float

Convert hexadecimal values to float

Hexadecimal Input

Input must contain only digits 0-9 and letters A-F (e.g., 1A3F)

Big-Endian: Most significant byte first [0x12, 0x34, 0x56, 0x78]

Little-Endian: Least significant byte first [0x78, 0x56, 0x34, 0x12]

Middle-Endian: Mixed order [0x34, 0x12, 0x78, 0x56]

Float Output

About Hexadecimal to Float Conversion
Overview

This converter transforms values from Hexadecimal to Float format with precision and clarity. It fully supports multiple byte ordering systems including Big-Endian (BE), Little-Endian (LE), and Middle-Endian (ME).

How to Use
  • Select your input and output conversion types using the dropdowns at the top
  • Enter your Hexadecimal value in the input field
  • The converted Float result appears automatically in the output field
  • Toggle "Show Steps" to see a detailed breakdown of the conversion process
  • Use the swap button between the dropdowns to reverse the conversion direction
  • Click "Copy to Clipboard" to easily copy the result
  • Click "Example" to load a sample value for quick testing
Technical Details

Converting from hexadecimal to floating-point interprets the hex value according to IEEE 754 floating-point standard, which divides the bits into sign, exponent, and mantissa components to represent a wide range of decimal values with varying precision.

Understanding Endianness

Endianness refers to the sequencing of bytes within a multi-byte data type. It's particularly important when working with binary data across different systems:

  • Big-Endian (BE): The most significant byte is stored at the lowest memory address. This is often called "network order" as it's used in most network protocols. Example: [0x12, 0x34, 0x56, 0x78]
  • Little-Endian (LE): The least significant byte is stored at the lowest memory address. This is used by many CPUs, including x86 processors. Example: [0x78, 0x56, 0x34, 0x12]
  • Middle-Endian (ME): A mixed-order byte arrangement used in some specific systems. Example: [0x34, 0x12, 0x78, 0x56]
Pro tip: When sharing data between different systems, always be aware of endianness to ensure correct interpretation.
Applications

Converting between Hexadecimal and Float is useful for:

  • Low-level debugging of floating-point calculations
  • Testing numerical algorithms
  • Analyzing floating-point precision issues
  • Working with binary file formats that store floating-point values
  • Cross-platform data exchange of numerical values