Last updated on August 18, 2025
375 in binary is written as 101110111 because the binary system uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent numbers. This number system is used widely in computer systems. In this topic, we are going to learn about converting 375 to binary.
The process of converting 375 from decimal to binary involves dividing the number 375 by 2. Here, it is getting divided by 2 because the binary number system uses only 2 digits (0 and 1). The quotient becomes the dividend in the next step, and the process continues until the quotient becomes 0.
This is a commonly used method to convert 375 to binary. In the last step, the remainder is noted down bottom side up, and that becomes the converted value.
For example, the remainders noted down after dividing 375 by 2 until getting 0 as the quotient result in 101110111. Remember, the remainders here have been written upside down.
In the table shown below, the first column shows the binary digits (1 and 0) as 101110111.
The second column represents the place values of each digit, and the third column is the value calculation, where the binary digits are multiplied by their corresponding place values.
The results of the third column can be added to cross-check if 101110111 in binary is indeed 375 in the decimal number system.
375 can be converted easily from decimal to binary. The methods mentioned below will help us convert the number. Let’s see how it is done.
Expansion Method: Let us see the step-by-step process of converting 375 using the expansion method.
Step 1 - Figure out the place values: In the binary system, each place value is a power of 2. Therefore, in the first step, we will ascertain the powers of 2.
20 = 1
21 = 2
22 = 4
23 = 8
24 = 16
25 = 32
26 = 64
27 = 128
28 = 256 Since 512 is greater than 375, we stop at 28 = 256.
Step 2 - Identify the largest power of 2: In the previous step, we stopped at 28 = 256. This is because in this step, we have to identify the largest power of 2, which is less than or equal to the given number, 375. Since 28 is the number we are looking for, write 1 in the 28 place. Now the value of 2^8, which is 256, is subtracted from 375. 375 - 256 = 119.
Step 3 - Identify the next largest power of 2: In this step, we need to find the largest power of 2 that fits into the result of the previous step, 119. So, the next largest power of 2 is 26 = 64, which is less than or equal to 119. Now, we have to write 1 in the 26 place. And then subtract 64 from 119. 119 - 64 = 55.
Step 4 - Continue the Process: Find the next largest power of 2 that fits into 55, which is 25 = 32. Write 1 in the 25 place and subtract 32 from 55. 55 - 32 = 23.
Step 5 - Repeat for 23: The next largest power of 2 is 24 = 16. Write 1 in the 24 place and subtract 16 from 23. 23 - 16 = 7.
Step 6 - Repeat for 7: The next largest power of 2 is 22 = 4. Write 1 in the 22 place and subtract 4 from 7. 7 - 4 = 3.
Step 7 - Repeat for 3: The next largest power of 2 is 21 = 2. Write 1 in the 21 place and subtract 2 from 3. 3 - 2 = 1.
Step 8 - The remaining 1 is 20. Write 1 in the 20 place.
Step 9 - Fill the Remaining Places with 0: Write 0 in the unused places, which are 27 and 23. Now, by substituting the values, we get, 1 in the 28 place 0 in the 27 place 1 in the 26 place 1 in the 25 place 1 in the 24 place 0 in the 23 place 1 in the 22 place 1 in the 2^1 place 1 in the 20 place
Step 10 - Write the values in reverse order: We now write the numbers upside down to represent 375 in binary. Therefore, 101110111 is 375 in binary.
Grouping Method: In this method, we divide the number 375 by 2. Let us see the step-by-step conversion.
Step 1 - Divide the given number 375 by 2. 375 / 2 = 187. Here, 187 is the quotient and 1 is the remainder.
Step 2 - Divide the previous quotient (187) by 2. 187 / 2 = 93. Here, the quotient is 93 and the remainder is 1.
Step 3 - Repeat the previous step. 93 / 2 = 46. Now, the quotient is 46, and 1 is the remainder.
Step 4 - Repeat the previous step. 46 / 2 = 23. Here, the remainder is 0.
Step 5 - Repeat the previous step. 23 / 2 = 11. Here, the remainder is 1.
Step 6 - Repeat the previous step. 11 / 2 = 5. Here, the remainder is 1.
Step 7 - Repeat the previous step. 5 / 2 = 2. Here, the remainder is 1.
Step 8 - Repeat the previous step. 2 / 2 = 1. Here, the remainder is 0.
Step 9 - Repeat the previous step. 1 / 2 = 0. Here, the remainder is 1. And we stop the division here because the quotient is 0.
Step 10 - Write down the remainders from bottom to top. Therefore, 375 (decimal) = 101110111 (binary).
There are certain rules to follow when converting any number to binary. Some of them are mentioned below:
This is one of the most commonly used rules to convert any number to binary. The place value method is the same as the expansion method, where we need to find the largest power of 2. Let’s see a brief step-by-step explanation to understand the first rule. Find the largest power of 2 less than or equal to 375. Since the answer is 28, write 1 next to this power of 2. Subtract the value (256) from 375. So, 375 - 256 = 119. Find the largest power of 2 less than or equal to 119. The answer is 26. So, write 1 next to this power. Repeat this process until the remainder is 0. Final conversion will be 101110111.
The division by 2 method is the same as the grouping method. A brief step-by-step explanation is given below for better understanding. First, 375 is divided by 2 to get 187 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Now, 187 is divided by 2. Here, we will get 93 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Dividing 93 by 2, we get 46 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Continue dividing until the quotient is 0. Write the remainders upside down to get the binary equivalent of 375, 101110111.
This rule also involves breaking the number into powers of 2. Identify the powers of 2 and write it down in decreasing order i.e., 28, 27, 26, and so on. Find the largest power that fits into 375. Repeat the process and allocate 1s and 0s to the suitable powers of 2. Combine the digits (0 and 1) to get the binary result.
The limitation of the binary system is that only 0s and 1s can be used to represent numbers. The system doesn’t use any other digits other than 0 and 1. This is a base 2 number system, where the binary places represent powers of 2. So, every digit is either a 0 or a 1. To convert 375, we use 0s for 27 and 23 and 1s for other powers.
Learning a few tips and tricks is a great way to solve any mathematical problems easily. Let us take a look at some tips and tricks for binary numbers up to 375.
Memorize to speed up conversions: We can memorize the binary forms for numbers with special significance or use patterns to remember larger numbers.
Recognize the patterns: There is a peculiar pattern when converting numbers from decimal to binary.
Even and odd rule: Whenever a number is even, its binary form will end in 0. If the number is odd, then its binary equivalent will end in 1.
Cross-verify the answers: Once the conversion is done, we can cross-verify the answers by converting the number back to the decimal form. This will eliminate any unforeseen errors in conversion.
Practice by using tables: Writing the decimal numbers and their binary equivalents on a table will help us remember the conversions.
Here, let us take a look at some of the most commonly made mistakes while converting numbers to binary.
Convert 375 from decimal to binary using the place value method.
101110111
28 is the largest power of 2, which is less than or equal to 375.
So place 1 next to 28.
Subtracting 256 from 375, we get 119.
So the next largest power would be 26.
So place another 1 next to 26.
Continue this process until the remainder is 0.
By using this method, we can find the binary form of 375.
Convert 375 from decimal to binary using the division by 2 method.
101110111
Divide 375 by 2.
In the next step, the quotient becomes the new dividend.
Continue the process until the quotient becomes 0.
Now, write the remainders upside down to get the final result.
Convert 375 to binary using the representation method.
101110111
Break the number 375 into powers of 2 and find the largest powers of 2.
We get 28. So 1 is placed next to 28.
Next, 375 - 256 = 119.
Now, the largest power of 2 is 26.
Once again, 1 is placed next to 26.
Continue this process until the remainder is 0.
After getting 0, fill in with zeros for unused powers of 2.
By following this method, we get the binary value of 375 as 101110111.
How is 375 written in decimal, octal, and binary form?
Decimal form - 375 Octal - 567 Binary - 101110111
The decimal system is also called the base 10 system. In this system, 375 is written as 375.
We have already seen how 375 is written as 101110111 in binary.
So, let us focus on the octal system, which is base 8.
To convert 375 to octal, we need to divide 375 by 8.
So 375 / 8 = 46 with 7 as the remainder.
In the next step, divide the quotient from the previous step (46) by 8.
So 46 / 8 = 5 with 6 as the remainder.
In the last step, divide 5 by 8 to get 0 as the quotient and 5 as the remainder.
The division process stops here because the quotient is now 0.
Here, 5, 6, and 7 are the remainders, and they have to be written in reverse order.
So, 567 is the octal equivalent of 375.
Express 375 - 128 in binary.
11101111
375 - 128 = 247 So, we need to write 247 in binary.
Start by dividing 247 by 2.
We get 123 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder.
Next, divide 123 by 2.
Now we get 61 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder.
Continue this process until the quotient is 0.
Now write the remainders from bottom to top to get 11101111 (binary of 247).
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