octdec()

Published Dec 12, 2023
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The octdec() function is a built-in function that calculates the decimal equivalent of an octal number. It accepts the octal number as the only argument.

Syntax

octdec(value);
  • value: An octal number given as a parameter to the function in string format. If an invalid character is passed, it is ignored.

Example

The example below uses the octdec() function to convert an octal number to its decimal value.

<?php
echo octdec("65") . "<br>";
echo octdec("3098") . "<br>";
?>

This example will give the following output:

53
24

Codebyte Example

Run the code below to get a better idea of how the octdec() function works:

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