255 in Hex

Decimal 255 in hex conversion provides the detailed information on what is the hex equivalent of (255)10, and the step-by-step work for how to convert the decimal (base-10) number 255 to its hex (base-16) equivalent.

(255)10 in hex is equal to:
(255)10 = (?)16

Perform successive MOD-16 operation for decimal 255, and mark the initial remainder as LSB and the final remainder as MSB as like the below.

MOD-16 of 255	255 / 16 = 15	Remainder is 15 → LSB
MOD-16 of 15	15 / 16 = 0	Remainder is 15 → MSB

Arrange the remainders of MOD-16 of 255 from MSB to LSB (15 15) and replace each remainders by the corresponding hex equivalent by referring the below table forms the equivalent hex number for decimal 255.

Decimal	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Hex	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	A	B	C	D	E	F

Decimal 15 in hex is F → MSB
Decimal 15 in hex is F → LSB

= FF
255₁₀ = FF₁₆

Hence,
255 in hex is FF

where,
255₁₀ is the given decimal number,
10 in 255₁₀ represents the base-10 or decimal number system,
FF₁₆ is the hex equivalent of the decimal 255,
16 in FF₁₆ represents the base-16 or hexadecimal number system.

Important Notes: (255)10 in Hex
The below are some of the important notes to be remembered while converting the (base-10) decimal number 255 into a (base-16) hexadecimal equivalent.

1. The initial remainder of MOD-16 operation for 255 is a Least Significant Bit (LSB).
2. The last remainder of MOD-16 operation for 255 is a Most Significant Bit (MSB).
3. Arrange the reminders of mod-16 of 255 from MSB to LSB and replace each reminder by the corresponding hex equivalent forms the actual hex value of decimal 255.