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Binary Code Breaker

Learn how letters are made from binary code!

How Binary Code Works
Learn how computers use binary to represent letters!

What is Binary?

Binary is a way of writing numbers using only 0s and 1s. Computers use binary for everything!

Letters in Binary

Each letter has its own special 8-digit binary code. For example:

A
01000001
B
01000010
C
01000011

How to Decode Binary

To decode binary, follow these steps:

  1. Split the binary into groups of 8 digits
  2. Each group of 8 digits represents one letter
  3. Use the binary chart to find which letter each group represents
  4. Put all the letters together to read the message!

Fun Facts About Binary Code

Binary is Like a Light Switch

Binary is just like a light switch - it can only be ON (1) or OFF (0). Computers use millions of these switches to store information!

The Word "Binary"

The word "binary" comes from "bi-" meaning two. Binary only uses two digits: 0 and 1.

Binary Birthday Song

"Happy Birthday" in binary would be over 1,000 digits long! That's a lot of 0s and 1s!