How to convert
To convert a decimal number to octal, you can use a similar method to the decimal-to-binary conversion, except you divide by 8 instead of 2:
- Divide the Decimal Number by 8: Write down the quotient and the remainder.
- Record the Remainder: This will be an octal digit (from 0 to 7).
- Repeat the Process: Continue dividing the quotient by 8 until the quotient becomes 0.
- Read the Remainders from Bottom to Top: The octal representation is obtained by reading the remainders in reverse order.
Let's convert decimal number 37510 to octal:
375 / 8 = 46 (remainder 7)
46 / 8 = 5 (remainder 6)
5 / 8 = 0 (remainder 5)
Write down the remainders in reverse order: 5678