Description
The bindec() function converts a binary number into a decimal number. It takes just one parameter, which is the number to convert. For example:
print decbin("10000"); // 16
Syntax:
bindec(string $binary_string): int|float
Up to a 32-bit number, or 2,147,483,647 decimal, can be converted.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| binary_string | The binary string to convert. Any invalid characters in binary_string are silently ignored |
Return Values
Decimal integer form of a binary number
Examples
Example 1: Convert a binary number to decimal:
$number = "101010"; echo "Binary $number is ", bindec($number), "in decimal";