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Last updated on August 26, 2025
93 in binary is written as 1011101 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 93 to binary.
The process of converting 93 from decimal to binary involves dividing the number 93 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 93 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 93 by 2 until getting 0 as the quotient is 1011101. 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 1011101.
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 1011101 in binary is indeed 93 in the decimal number system.
93 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 93 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. 2^0 = 1 2^1 = 2 2^2 = 4 2^3 = 8 2^4 = 16 2^5 = 32 2^6 = 64 2^7 = 128 Since 128 is greater than 93, we stop at 2^6 = 64.
Step 2 - Identify the largest power of 2: In the previous step, we stopped at 2^6 = 64. 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, 93. Since 2^6 is the number we are looking for, write 1 in the 2^6 place. Now the value of 2^6, which is 64, is subtracted from 93. 93 - 64 = 29.
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, 29. So, the next largest power of 2 is 2^4, which is less than or equal to 29. Now, we have to write 1 in the 2^4 place. And then subtract 16 from 29. 29 - 16 = 13.
Step 4 - Continue the process: Find the next largest power of 2 for the remainder, 13. The largest power is 2^3 = 8. Write 1 in the 2^3 place. Subtract 8 from 13. 13 - 8 = 5.
Step 5 - Continue the process: Find the next largest power of 2 for the remainder, 5. The largest power is 2^2 = 4. Write 1 in the 2^2 place. Subtract 4 from 5. 5 - 4 = 1.
Step 6 - Finalize the powers: The largest power of 2 for 1 is 2^0 = 1. Write 1 in the 2^0 place. Subtract 1 from 1. 1 - 1 = 0. We need to stop the process here since the remainder is 0.
Step 7 - Identify the unused place values: In step 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, we wrote 1 in the 2^6, 2^4, 2^3, 2^2, and 2^0 places. Now, we can just write 0s in the remaining places, which are 2^5 and 2^1. Now, by substituting the values, we get, 1 in the 2^0 place 0 in the 2^1 place 1 in the 2^2 place 1 in the 2^3 place 1 in the 2^4 place 0 in the 2^5 place 1 in the 2^6 place
Step 8 - Write the values in reverse order: We now write the numbers upside down to represent 93 in binary. Therefore, 1011101 is 93 in binary.
Grouping Method: In this method, we divide the number 93 by 2. Let us see the step-by-step conversion.
Step 1 - Divide the given number 93 by 2. 93 / 2 = 46. Here, 46 is the quotient and 1 is the remainder.
Step 2 - Divide the previous quotient (46) by 2. 46 / 2 = 23. Here, the quotient is 23 and the remainder is 0.
Step 3 - Repeat the previous step. 23 / 2 = 11. Now, the quotient is 11, and 1 is the remainder.
Step 4 - Repeat the previous step. 11 / 2 = 5. Here, the quotient is 5, and 1 is the remainder.
Step 5 - Repeat the previous step. 5 / 2 = 2. Here, the quotient is 2, and 1 is the remainder.
Step 6 - Repeat the previous step. 2 / 2 = 1. Here, the quotient is 1, and 0 is the remainder.
Step 7 - Repeat the previous step. 1 / 2 = 0. Here, the remainder is 1. And we stop the division here because the quotient is 0.
Step 8 - Write down the remainders from bottom to top. Therefore, 93 (decimal) = 1011101 (binary).
There are certain rules to follow when converting any number to binary. Some of them are mentioned below:
Rule 1: Place Value Method 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 93. Since the answer is 2^6, write 1 next to this power of 2. Subtract the value (64) from 93. So, 93 - 64 = 29. Find the largest power of 2 less than or equal to 29. The answer is 2^4. So, write 1 next to this power. Now, 29 - 16 = 13. Continue this process until the remainder is 0. Final conversion will be 1011101.
Rule 2: Division by 2 Method 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, 93 is divided by 2 to get 46 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Now, 46 is divided by 2. Here, we will get 23 as the quotient and 0 as the remainder. Continue this process until the quotient becomes 0. Now, we write the remainders upside down to get the binary equivalent of 93, 1011101.
Rule 3: Representation Method This rule also involves breaking down the number into powers of 2. Identify the powers of 2 and write them down in decreasing order i.e., 2^6, 2^5, 2^4, etc. Find the largest power that fits into 93. 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.
Rule 4: Limitation Rule 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 93, we use 1s and 0s appropriately for each power of 2 as derived in the steps.
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 93.
Memorize to speed up conversions: We can memorize the binary forms for smaller numbers to ease the process.
Recognize the patterns: There is a peculiar pattern when converting numbers from decimal to binary. 1 → 1 1 + 1 = 2 → 10 2 + 2 = 4 → 100 4 + 4 = 8 → 1000 8 + 8 = 16 → 10000 16 + 16 = 32 → 100000…and so on. This is also called the double and add rule.
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. For example, 93 is odd, and its binary form is 1011101, ending 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 93 from decimal to binary using the place value method.
1011101
2^6 is the largest power of 2, which is less than or equal to 93. So place 1 next to 2^6. Subtracting 64 from 93, we get 29. So the next largest power would be 2^4. So place another 1 next to 2^4. Now, subtracting 16 from 29, we get 13. Continue this process until the remainder is 0. By using this method, we can find the binary form of 93.
Convert 93 from decimal to binary using the division by 2 method.
1011101
Divide 93 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 93 to binary using the representation method.
1011101
Break the number 93 into powers of 2 and find the largest powers of 2. We get 2^6. So 1 is placed next to 2^6. Next, 93 - 64 = 29. Now, the largest power of 2 is 2^4. Once again, 1 is placed next to 2^4. 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 93 as 1011101.
How is 93 written in decimal, octal, and binary form?
Decimal form - 93 Octal - 135 Binary - 1011101
The decimal system is also called the base 10 system. In this system, 93 is written as 93 only. We have already seen how 93 is written as 1011101 in binary. So, let us focus on the octal system, which is base 8. To convert 93 to octal, we need to divide 93 by 8. So 93 / 8 = 11 with 5 as the remainder. In the next step, divide the quotient from the previous step (11) by 8. So 11 / 8 = 1 with 3 as the remainder. The division process stops here because the quotient is now 0. Here, 5, 3, and 1 are the remainders, and they have to be written in reverse order. So, 135 is the octal equivalent of 93.
Express 93 - 44 in binary.
11001
93 - 44 = 49 So, we need to write 49 in binary. Start by dividing 49 by 2. We get 24 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Next, divide 24 by 2. Now we get 12 as the quotient and 0 as the remainder. Divide 12 by 2 to get 6 as the quotient and 0 as the remainder. Continue dividing until the quotient is 0. Write the remainders from bottom to top to get 11001 (binary of 49).
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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