Question

How to Convert Decimal to Octal?

Answer 1

Let's write down the base of each one:

- Decimal is base 10 (0 to 9)

- Octal is base 8 (0 to 7)

So, if we want to convert decimal to octal, we need to divide the decimal number by 8 and hold onto the remainder.

Then once your quotient becomes 0, from the last remainder to the first, write your numbers.

For example here is 437 base 10.

437 / 8 = 54 R 5

54 / 8 = 6 R 6

6 / 8 = 0 R 6

So, the answer is 665 base 8.

Answer 2

Explanation:

We divide the number by 8 and write the remainder in reverse order to get the equivalent octal number.