Bit Shift Calculator
Calculate bitwise left and right shifts for numbers with detailed explanations.
What is Bit Shift?
In computer science, a bit shift is a binary operation wherein the bits of a number are moved to the left or right within its binary representation. A left shift (<<) multiplies the number by a power of two, while a right shift (>>) divides the number by a power of two, discarding the least significant bits. Bit shifting is commonly used in low-level programming, cryptography, and optimization tasks.
How to Use This Bit Shift Calculator
- Enter the number you want to manipulate in the “Input Number” field. This should be in decimal format (e.g., 8, 15).
- Specify the number of shifts you wish to perform by entering a value in the “Number of Bit Shifts” field.
- Select whether to perform a left shift (multiplication by powers of two) or a right shift (division by powers of two) using the dropdown menu labeled “Shift Direction.”
- Click the “Calculate” button to see the result. The result will include both the shifted value and a detailed explanation of how it was calculated.
- Review the result section for the calculated value along with the reasoning behind the operation. This section provides step-by-step details of the shift process.
By following these steps, you can quickly and accurately perform bit shift operations for any integer value.