Bitwise Calculator
Professional bitwise calculator for AND, OR, XOR, NOT, left shift, right shift operations. Support for binary, hexadecimal, decimal, octal number systems.
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What is Bitwise Calculator?
A bitwise calculator performs binary operations (AND, OR, XOR, NOT, shifts) on numbers. It visualizes bit manipulation used in low-level programming, permissions systems, graphics processing, and algorithm optimization.
Key Benefits
- Visual bit representation
- Multiple operations
- Various input formats
- Step-by-step results
Common Use Cases
- •Low-level programming
- •Permission flags
- •Graphics manipulation
- •Algorithm optimization
How to Use Bitwise Calculator
- Enter numbers: Type two numbers in decimal, binary, or hex format.
- Choose operation: Select AND, OR, XOR, NOT, or shift operations.
- See the result: View the result in decimal, binary, and hex formats.
- View bit visualization: See a visual representation of bits and the operation.
Key Features
- Perform AND, OR, XOR, NOT operations
- Left and right bit shifting
- Binary, decimal, hexadecimal input
- Visual binary representation
- 8, 16, 32, 64-bit modes
- Step-by-step operation display
Frequently Asked Questions
What are bitwise operations?
Bitwise operations (AND, OR, XOR, NOT, shifts) work on individual bits of numbers. They are used in low-level programming, graphics, permissions, and optimization.
When should I use bitwise AND?
Use AND (&) for masking - extracting specific bits. Common uses: checking flags, clearing bits, and calculating even/odd (n & 1).
What is the XOR operator used for?
XOR (^) returns 1 when bits differ. Used for toggling bits, encryption, swapping values without temp variable, and finding unique elements.
What are bit shifts?
Left shift (<<) multiplies by 2. Right shift (>>) divides by 2. Used for fast multiplication/division and accessing bit positions.