What is a bitwise OR operation?

A bitwise OR operation compares each bit of two binary numbers and returns 0 only if both bits are 0, otherwise returns 1.

When should I use OR operation?

OR operation is commonly used for setting bits, combining bit flags, and merging binary values.

What is the difference between logical OR and bitwise OR?

Logical OR operates on boolean values (true/false), while bitwise OR operates on individual bits of binary numbers.

🔢 OR Calculator

Perform bitwise OR operations on binary numbers. Calculate logical OR between two binary values with step-by-step visualization and support for different bit lengths.

Bit Length:

First Number:

Second Number:

Our free online OR calculator performs bitwise OR operations on binary numbers. Calculate the logical OR between two binary values with step-by-step visualization and support for different bit lengths (8, 16, 32, 64 bits).

Features

Our OR calculator offers the following features:

✓Bitwise OR operation on binary numbers

✓Support for 8, 16, 32, 64 bit lengths

✓Step-by-step visualization

✓Results in binary, decimal, and hexadecimal formats

✓Easy to use interface

How to Use

Follow these steps to use the OR calculator:

1. Enter First Number

Enter the first binary number in the input field.

2. Enter Second Number

Enter the second binary number in the input field.

3. Select Bit Length

Choose the bit length (8, 16, 32, or 64 bits).

4. Calculate

Click the Calculate button to perform the OR operation.

Tips

Here are some tips for using the OR calculator:

1.OR operation returns 0 only when both bits are 0

2.Use OR for setting specific bits

3.OR is commonly used in programming for combining bit flags

4.The result will be at least as large as the larger input

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the OR calculator:

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Last updated: 2025-10-21 — Compiled and reviewed by Calvin (Math Research, FreeCalculators.app)