C PROGRAMMING PROGRAM • LOOPS & NUMBER PROBLEMS

Convert Binary to Decimal

Learn how to convert binary to decimal using a clear C program.

BeginnerBase conversionPlace valueValidation

PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING

Input and expected output

Sample input
101101
Sample output
Decimal = 45

COMPLETE C PROGRAM

Complete C implementation

binary-to-decimal.c
Open in compiler
#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;
}

GUIDED CODE TOUR • NOT LIVE EXECUTION

Study the program line by line

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EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE

Decimal = 45
0%Step 0 of 0

PROGRAM EXPLANATION

Algorithm and explanation

  1. Read the required input values.
  2. Scan left to right, doubling the accumulated value before adding each bit.
  3. 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.