Duodecimal To Text Converter
Convert duodecimal (base12) numbers to text and decimal
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Duodecimal Digits
0 = 0, 1 = 1, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5
6 = 6, 7 = 7, 8 = 8, 9 = 9
A = 10 (ten), B = 11 (eleven)
Duodecimal (base12) is a positional numeral system with fascinating mathematical advantages over decimal for fractions!
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This tool uses A=10 and B=11. Some systems use X=10 and E=11 instead (from "ten" and "eleven")!
What Is Duodecimal (Dozenal)?
Duodecimal is base 12, praised for having more divisors than decimal, making fractions simpler for everyday division and measurements natural!
Divisors of 12
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12. Perfect for sharing, baking, time (12 months, 2×12 hours!
Terminating Fractions
1/2=0.6, 1/3=0.4, 1/4=0.3, 1/6=0.2, 1/12=0.1 all terminate!
Cultural Roots
12 inches = 1 foot, 12 months, 12 zodiac signs, dozens! A natural cultural number!
Dozenal Advocacy
The Dozenal Society promotes base12 as a better number system!
💡 Teaching Example: "1A" in base12 = 1×12 + 10 = 22 decimal! A represents 10!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is duodecimal (base12)?▼
Duodecimal is base 12, with digits 0-9 plus two more digits for ten and eleven. Common notations are A/B, T/E, or X/E for ten/eleven!
Why is base12 interesting?▼
12 has more divisors (1,2,3,4,6,12) than 10! More divisors mean more fractions terminate! 1/3 = 0.4, 1/4 = 0.3, 1/2 = 0.6 in base12!
What are the names for base12 digits?▼
0-9 are zero-nine, then ten is often "X or A, eleven is E or B. This tool uses A=10, B=11 by default.
How do you convert base12 to decimal?▼
Multiply each digit by 12^position! Rightmost is 12⁰, then 12¹, 12², etc., and sum them up!
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