1001 Binary to Ternary

1001 binary = 100 ternary

1001 written in ternary is 100, the number 9 in everyday decimal.

1001 binary = 100 ternary

How to convert 1001 to ternary

Step 1: Binary to decimal

Multiply each digit by 2 to the power of its position (0 on the right), then add:

DigitPlace valueDigit × place
123 = 88
022 = 40
021 = 20
120 = 11

8 + 0 + 0 + 1 = 9

Step 2: Decimal to ternary

Divide by 3 repeatedly and keep the remainders. Reading the remainders from the last one to the first gives the ternary digits:

DivisionQuotientRemainder (digit)
9 ÷ 330
3 ÷ 310
1 ÷ 301

Result: 9 = 100 in ternary.

About the number 9

  • 9 is an odd number.
  • 9 is not a prime number.
  • 9 is a perfect square: 3 × 3.
  • Written in binary it needs 4 bits, so it fits in one byte.

Reverse conversion

Frequently asked questions

What is 1001 in ternary?

1001 in binary is 100 in ternary (the number 9 in decimal).