10 decimal to binary
10 = 1010
10 in decimal is 1010 in binary. Divide 10 by 2 repeatedly and read the remainders backwards to get 1010.
Nearby values
| Decimal | Binary |
|---|---|
| 5 | 101 |
| 6 | 110 |
| 7 | 111 |
| 8 | 1000 |
| 9 | 1001 |
| 10 | 1010 |
| 11 | 1011 |
| 12 | 1100 |
| 13 | 1101 |
| 14 | 1110 |
| 15 | 1111 |
Frequently asked questions
What is 10 decimal in binary?
10 in decimal is 1010 in binary. Divide 10 by 2 repeatedly and read the remainders backwards to get 1010.
How do you work out 10 decimal by hand?
Divide 10 by 2 repeatedly and read the remainders backwards to get 1010. The reference table on this page lists the neighbouring values so you can check the result.
Convert any value
Use the full decimal to binary converter for other values, or the number base converter for all four bases at once.