A Decimal to IP Converter is a tool or process that converts a given decimal number (typically a 32-bit integer) into its corresponding IP address in the usual dotted-decimal format.
In the context of IP addresses, a decimal number is often represented as a 32-bit integer. This integer can be converted into an IP address by breaking it into 4 octets (8-bit blocks) and converting each octet into its decimal equivalent.
Conversion Process:
Start with the 32-bit decimal number (e.g., 3232235776).
Convert the decimal number into binary (32 bits).
Split the 32-bit binary into 4 octets (groups of 8 bits each).
Convert each octet from binary to decimal.
Join the decimal numbers with dots to form the IP address.
Example:
Let's convert the decimal number 3232235776 to an IP address.
Decimal number: 3232235776
Convert it to binary:
3232235776 in decimal is 11000000101010000000000000000000 in binary (32 bits).
Split the binary into 4 octets:
11000000 (first octet)
10101000 (second octet)
00000000 (third octet)
00000000 (fourth octet)
Convert each octet from binary to decimal:
11000000 in binary = 192 in decimal.
10101000 in binary = 168 in decimal.
00000000 in binary = 0 in decimal.
00000000 in binary = 0 in decimal.
The resulting IP address is:
192.168.0.0.
Steps Summary:
Take the 32-bit decimal number (e.g., 3232235776).
Convert to binary.
Split into 4 octets (8 bits each).
Convert each octet to decimal.
The final result will be the IP address in the dotted-decimal format.
This conversion is often used in networking tasks, especially when working with subnetting, CIDR notation, or configuring network settings.