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PHP bindec() Function: Converting Binary Strings to Decimal

This article explains how the PHP bindec() function converts binary strings to their decimal equivalents, describes its parameters and return values, and provides example code with expected output for developers working on backend applications.

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PHP bindec() Function: Converting Binary Strings to Decimal

The PHP bindec() function converts a binary string to its decimal equivalent, returning an integer or float depending on size.

It interprets the binary string as an unsigned integer, treating the most‑significant bit as a magnitude rather than a sign.

Parameter: $binary_string – the binary string to be converted.

Return value: the decimal value of the binary string.

Example:

Output:

51
51
7
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