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This free tool allows you to quickly convert octal-encoded values into human-readable text. Whether you're decoding encoded data, debugging, or learning about number systems.
The Octal (base-8) number system represents data using digits 0-7. Each octal digit corresponds to a 3-bit binary equivalent, making it useful in computing, especially in Unix file permissions and data encoding. Converting octal to text helps interpret encoded information effortlessly.
Octal | Text |
---|---|
0 | null |
1 | start of header |
2 | start of text |
3 | end of text |
4 | end of transmission |
5 | enquire |
6 | acknowledge |
7 | bell |
10 | backspace |
11 | horizontal tab |
12 | linefeed |
13 | vertical tab |
14 | form feed |
15 | carriage return |
16 | shift out |
17 | shift in |
20 | data link escape |
21 | device control 1/Xon |
22 | device control 2 |
23 | device control 3/Xoff |
24 | device control 4 |
25 | negative acknowledge |
26 | synchronous idle |
27 | end of transmission block |
30 | cancel |
31 | end of medium |
32 | end of file/ substitute |
33 | escape |
34 | file separator |
35 | group separator |
36 | record separator |
37 | unit separator |
40 | space |
41 | ! |
42 | " |
43 | # |
44 | $ |
45 | % |
46 | & |
47 | |
50 | ( |
51 | ) |
52 | * |
53 | + |
54 | , |
55 | - |
56 | . |
57 | / |
60 | 0 |
61 | 1 |
62 | 2 |
63 | 3 |
64 | 4 |
65 | 5 |
66 | 6 |
67 | 7 |
70 | 8 |
71 | 9 |
72 | : |
73 | ; |
74 | < |
75 | = |
76 | > |
77 | ? |
100 | @ |
101 | A |
102 | B |
103 | C |
104 | D |
105 | E |
106 | F |
107 | G |
110 | H |
111 | I |
112 | J |
113 | K |
114 | L |
115 | M |
116 | N |
117 | O |
120 | P |
121 | Q |
122 | R |
123 | S |
124 | T |
125 | U |
126 | V |
127 | W |
130 | X |
131 | Y |
132 | Z |
133 | [ |
134 | \ |
135 | ] |
136 | ^ |
137 | _ |
140 | ` |
141 | a |
142 | b |
143 | c |
144 | d |
145 | e |
146 | f |
147 | g |
150 | h |
151 | i |
152 | j |
153 | k |
154 | l |
155 | m |
156 | n |
157 | o |
160 | p |
161 | q |
162 | r |
163 | s |
164 | t |
165 | u |
166 | v |
167 | w |
170 | x |
171 | y |
172 | z |
173 | { |
174 | | |
175 | } |
176 | ~ |
177 | DEL |
An octal number is a base-8 numeral system that uses digits from 0 to 7. It is commonly used in computing and digital systems.
To convert manually, break the octal string into three-digit groups, convert them into decimal, and then find the corresponding ASCII character.
Yes, you can enter multiple octal values, and the tool will convert them into readable text instantly.
Yes! Our Octal to Text Converter is completely free, with no registration or downloads required.
Absolutely! We do not store, share, or track any of your input data, ensuring complete privacy.
In octal (base 8), the digits range from 0 to 7. Numbers beyond 7 are written using combinations of these digits, similar to how decimal numbers use digits 0 to 9.
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