Binary Numbers & Logic

Binary Subtraction Calculator

Subtract one signed binary integer from another.

Binary Numbers & Logic

Enter binary or code values

Deterministic local calculation with explicit word sizes and conventions
  1. 1EnterProvide the known values
  2. 2CalculateResults update automatically
  3. 3VerifyReview the details and units
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Prefixes 0b, 0o, and 0x are accepted where a field says “integer”. Underscores and visual spacing are ignored where appropriate. Your values stay in this browser.

Binary result

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Understand the subject

How does binary subtraction borrow?

Borrowing one from a higher binary place gives two units in the current place.

Use it to subtract signed binary integers with the same place-value logic as long subtraction.

The rule

Read the representation exactly

See the structure

What the bits are doing

Worked interpretation

Read the result in context

10₂−1₂=1₂

Interpret with care

Important boundary

Keep a leading minus sign distinct from a bit pattern.

For a small base-two example, use the Binary Calculator.

Quick guide

How to use this calculator

  1. Choose the direction, operation, representation, or parity convention when one is provided.
  2. Enter the labelled values and an explicit word size, base, polynomial, or encoding option where required.
  3. Read the primary result together with its alternate representations and stated convention.

Calculation method

Apply the declared binary rule

result = first binary value − second binary value

The calculator validates every digit against its numeral base, keeps integer and bitwise work exact with arbitrary-precision integers, and limits fixed-width operations to the selected word.

Worked example

Worked binary example

1011₂ − 110₂ = 101₂.

result = first binary value − second binary value

Supported inputs

Precision and limits

Input interpretation

Binary-only fields accept 0 and 1. General integer fields accept decimal plus 0b, 0o, or 0x prefixes. Base conversion supports bases 2 through 36.

Word size and output

Most fixed-width tools support 1–256 bits. Results expose signedness, truncation, parity, or encoding conventions whenever those choices change the meaning.

Local privacy

Calculation runs in the browser. Entered text, bit patterns, code words, and numeric values are not sent to analytics or third parties.