C PROGRAMMING PROGRAM • LOOPS & NUMBER PROBLEMS
Convert Binary to Decimal
Learn how to convert binary to decimal using a clear C program.
PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING
Input and expected output
Sample input
101101
Sample output
Decimal = 45
COMPLETE C PROGRAM
Complete C implementation
#include <stdio.h>
int main(void)
{
char binary[65];
unsigned long long decimal = 0;
printf("Enter a binary number up to 64 bits: ");
scanf("%64s", binary);
for (int index = 0; binary[index] != '\0'; index++) {
if (binary[index] != '0' && binary[index] != '1') {
printf("Invalid binary number.\n");
return 0;
}
decimal = decimal * 2 + (unsigned long long) (binary[index] - '0');
}
printf("Decimal = %llu\n", decimal);
return 0;
}CURRENT STEP
SELECTED LINE
EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE
Decimal = 45
Step 0 of 0
PROGRAM EXPLANATION
Algorithm and explanation
- Read the required input values.
- Scan left to right, doubling the accumulated value before adding each bit.
- Display the computed result.
Scan left to right, doubling the accumulated value before adding each bit.
EFFICIENCY
Time and space complexity
Time complexity
O(d)
Auxiliary space
O(1)
DEBUGGING CHECKLIST
Common mistakes
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Use the correct format specifier for every variable.
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Initialize variables before using their values.
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Check braces, semicolons and input order carefully.
Try it yourself
Practice: Run the program with the sample input, predict its output, and then test one boundary case of your own.
