Compare DECIMAL vs BASE

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Compare DECIMAL vs BASE side-by-side — differences, popularity and recommendation

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Feature
Math & Trig
=DECIMAL()
Syntax
Math & Trig
=BASE()
★ Winner
Syntax
Category
Math & Trig math-trig
Math & Trig math-trig
Popularity
5 / 100
6 / 100
Views
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◉ 34 views
Output
Number
Text
Version
Excel 2013
Excel 2013
Volatile
No
No
Dynamic Array
No
No
Description
Converts a text representation of a number in a given base into a decimal number.
Converts a number into a text representation with the given radix (base).
Syntax
=DECIMAL(text, radix)
=BASE(Number, Radix [Min_length])
Arguments
2 Arguments
text radix
3 Arguments
number radix min_length (Optional)
Examples
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Tips
4
3

★ Recommendation — Winner: =BASE()

=BASE() is recommended based on higher popularity, newer version and Dynamic Array support.

Winner: =BASE()