About This Converter
Convert binary to octal by grouping bits into sets of 3 from the right. Each 3-bit group maps to one octal digit (0-7). Enter any binary number and see the octal conversion with the grouping method explained.
Worked Examples
Binary: 11111111 → Octal: 377
Group: 011 111 111 → 3,7,7 → 377
Binary: 111101101 → Octal: 755
111=7, 101=5, 101=5 → 755 (chmod permissions)
Binary: 1010 → Octal: 12
Pad: 001 010 → 1,2 → 12 octal
Need More Bases?
For full multi-base conversion (binary, octal, decimal, and hex all at once), use our Number System Converter — it shows all four representations simultaneously with complete step-by-step working.