How this calculation works
Invert each position within the selected word width and preserve leading zeros.
THE FORMULA
Flip each bit using (2ʷ−1)−nA worked example
00000101 becomes 11111010 in eight bits.
Good to know
The word must fit the selected width.
Reference: NIST DLMF, Functions of Number Theory (opens in a new tab) ↗
Read the result
Invert each position within the selected word width and preserve leading zeros.
The primary result is labeled “Inverted word”. Keep the input definitions in view when comparing this result with another method.
Try a related calculation
The word must fit the selected width.
For a related exercise, try the greatest common divisor.
A few questions, answered
How can I check the default inputs by hand?
00000101 becomes 11111010 in eight bits.
Which rule does this calculator apply?
Flip each bit using (2ʷ−1)−n