How to use Binary / Hex Math
Get the best out of Binary / Hex Math: every option explained, a worked example, and what to check when the output is not what you expected.
Updated July 31, 2026
What it does
Perform arithmetic on binary or hexadecimal operands and view results across bases. It runs entirely in your browser — your input never leaves your device.
Options
Every setting this tool exposes, straight from the code that validates it.
| Option | Type | Default | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
left | text | — | Left operand (in the given base). Required. |
right | text | — | Right operand (in the given base). Required. |
base | one of: 2, 16 | 2 | Defaults to 2. |
operation | one of: add, subtract, multiply | add | Defaults to add. |
Example
Try it with these settings on the tool page:
left:line oneright:line twobase:2operation:add
Getting the result you want
Most of the control here is in the options above. If the output is not what you expected, the setting to check first is base and operation — those change the shape of the output rather than the input it accepts.
Troubleshooting
- Nothing happens / the output stays empty.
left,rightare required — the tool waits until you provide them. - It is slow on very large input. Everything runs in your browser, so speed depends on your device. Very large inputs are best split up, or run through the API where the work happens on our servers.
Automating it
The same logic is available as a REST endpoint, so you can run it from a script, a CI job or your own app.
Bashcurl "https://api.toolsxpo.com/v1/binary-math" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLSXPO_KEY"
It costs 1 credit per successful call. See the full endpoint reference, or try it in the playground.
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