Description
Converts an octal number to decimal.
Syntax
OCT2DEC ( number )
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| number | The octal number to convert. |
Remarks
Number may not contain more than 10 octal characters (30 bits). The most significant bit of number is the sign bit. The remaining 29 bits are magnitude bits.
Negative numbers are represented using two's-complement notation.
If number is not a valid octal number, OCT2DEC returns the #NUM! error value.
Examples
OCT2DEC ( 54 ) returns 44
OCT2DEC ( 7777777533 ) returns -165
See also