Nconv (number converter) is a simple and intuitive tool for converting among binary, decimal, and hexadecimal numbers. It was created with programmers in mind. Have a look at its sleek features and convince yourself:

• Smart conversions based on the first number
• Perfect support for two's complement
• Numbers may have arbitrary length

To ensure that nconv will work out of the box on as many systems as possible, it was designed as a very portable POSIX Shell script, which also means no need for compilation. Just install and use immediately.

Nconv supports GitPack. Local installation/update:

gitpack install github.com/dominiksalvet/nconv

Smart conversion:

nconv <number>

Rules: bin → dec, dec → bin, hex → dec.

Manual base conversion:

nconv -b/-d/-h -B/-D/-H <number>

Input options are lowercase, output ones are uppercase.

Manual signedness conversion:

nconv -s/-u <number>

Input is considered to be signed/unsigned.

Manual width conversion:

nconv -W <width> <number>

Extend output to <width> digits. It respects signedness.

An interactive mode will be launched when no number provided.

To better imagine how nconv works, there are some examples below.

• Convert a hexadecimal number to a binary number:

$ nconv -B face
1111101011001110

• Make sure input is always hexadecimal even when smart conversion tells otherwise:

$ nconv -h -B 10
10000

• Negative numbers are not a problem either:

$ nconv -5
1011

• Let us extend it to a byte:

$ nconv -W 8 -5
11111011

• What about to try something bigger?

$ nconv -W 8 -255
E13: could not fit 100000001 into 8 digits

• Oops, but it would fit without the minus sign, wouldn't it?

$ nconv -W 8 255
11111111

• Can I store this number into a signed byte variable? Nope.

$ nconv -W 8 -s 200
E13: could not fit 011001000 into 8 digits

• What is this signed binary number in decimal?

$ nconv -s 10011001
-103

• I want to be sure I convert right – show me extra details.

$ nconv -x 1000
8
unsigned bin -> dec
input-digits 4
output-digits 1

• support.md – questions, answers, help
• contributing.md – how to get involve
• license – author and license