How to use OCT2DEC function in Excel?

The `OCT2DEC` function in Excel is used to convert an octal number (base-8) to a decimal number (base-10). Here’s how you can use the `OCT2DEC` function:

   =OCT2DEC(number)

Identify the Octal Number: Make sure the number you want to convert is in octal format. Octal numbers use digits from 0 to 7.
Select the Cell: Click on the cell where you want the converted decimal result to appear.
Enter the Formula: Use the `OCT2DEC` function with the octal number as its argument. The syntax is:

number: This is the octal number you want to convert to decimal. You can enter the octal number directly in the function as a string (in double quotes) or refer to a cell that contains the octal number.

Press Enter: After typing the formula, press Enter to see the decimal equivalent of the octal number.

Example:

Suppose you have an octal number `17` in cell A1, and you want to convert it to a decimal number. You would use the following formula in another cell:

=OCT2DEC(A1)

Or, if you want to write the octal number directly in the formula:

=OCT2DEC("17")

Both will give you the decimal result `15`.

Notes:

Excel accepts negative octal numbers by using a 10-digit octal representation where the most significant bit is the sign bit.
Make sure that the octal number you are using fits within the supported range in Excel, which is a string with up to 10 octal digits.

By using `OCT2DEC`, you can easily convert octal values to decimal values in your Excel calculations.

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