To convert a string to binary, we need to break it down into individual characters and then convert each character into its binary ASCII (or Unicode) equivalent. Here's how you can do it:
Steps to Convert String to Binary:
Get the ASCII code for each character:
Every character (like A, b, 1, etc.) has a corresponding ASCII code in decimal format.
Convert the ASCII code to binary:
After obtaining the ASCII code for a character, convert it to binary (using 8 bits for standard ASCII).
Example:
Let's take the string "Hello" and convert it to binary.
Character 'H':
ASCII value of 'H' = 72
Binary representation of 72 = 01001000
Character 'e':
ASCII value of 'e' = 101
Binary representation of 101 = 01100101
Character 'l':
ASCII value of 'l' = 108
Binary representation of 108 = 01101100
Character 'l' (same as the previous 'l'):
ASCII value of 'l' = 108
Binary representation of 108 = 01101100
Character 'o':
ASCII value of 'o' = 111
Binary representation of 111 = 01101111
So, the string "Hello" becomes:
01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111
Using Online Tools to Convert String to Binary:
There are several online tools where you can paste your string, and they will automatically convert it to binary:
1. RapidTables String to Binary Converter
Paste your text and click Convert to get the binary code.
2. Browserling Text to Binary Converter
Paste your string and click Convert for instant binary output.
3. TextMechanic Binary Converter
Enter your text and click Convert to see the binary result.
4. OnlineConversion Text to Binary
Paste the text in the box and click Convert to get the binary output.
Manual Process:
If you want to do it manually, follow these steps:
Look up the ASCII value of each character.
Convert each ASCII code to binary (8-bit binary is common for ASCII).
Example:
Let's say you want to convert the word "Cat" into binary:
'C' → ASCII value: 67 → Binary: 01000011
'a' → ASCII value: 97 → Binary: 01100001
't' → ASCII value: 116 → Binary: 01110100
Binary representation of "Cat":
01000011 01100001 01110100