How to Convert From Binary to Decimal

This video tutorial explains how to convert binary numbers to decimal numbers, a key skill for GCSE computer science exams. It covers the importance of understanding place value in both binary and decimal systems, and provides a step-by-step guide to the conversion process. The tutorial emphasizes the need to show working out in exams to secure full marks, even if the final answer is incorrect. The example used is the binary number 10110110, which converts to 182 in decimal.

What is the binary number given in the exam that needs to be converted to decimal?

Explain the process of converting a binary number to a decimal number.

What is the significance of the place value number grid in binary conversion?

How do you determine which numbers to add when converting the binary number to decimal?

Why is it important to show your working out in the exam when converting binary to decimal?