How to write a function to convert a number to binary string(base 2) , 8 and 16.

In this blog post, we will explore the process of converting a decimal number to its binary representation in different number bases using JavaScript. We'll dive into how tp convert a number to base 2 (binary), base 8 (octal), and base 16 (hexadecimal) using the "toString() method.

1. Function to convert a number to binary (base 2) in JavaScript.

Given an integer n, use the toString method to convert to a string and pass a 2 as a parameter representing binary to it to convert it to binary as shown below.

const convertToBinary (n) => {
  console.log(n.toString(2));
};copy

The above code when called will console log the answer in binary, base 2.

Example: convertToBinary(189) will console log "10111101" which is 189 in binary.

2. Function to convert a number to octal (base 8) in JavaScript.

The same method is applied to base 8, the 2 is replaced with a 8 to represent octal base.

Example code below.

const convertToBinary (n) => {
  console.log(n.toString(8));
};copy

The above code when call will console log the answer in octal, base 8.

Example: convertToOctal(189) will console log "275" which is 189 in octal.

3. Function to convert a number to Hexadecimal (base 16) in JavaScript.

Using the same method again the 8 is replaced with 16 to represent hexadecimal.

Example code.

const convertToBinary (n) => {
  console.log(n.toString(16));
};copy

The above code when call will console log the answer in hexadecimal , base 16.

Example: convertToHexa(189) will console log "bd" which is 189 in hexadecimal.

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