•Start: x is the number to convert

•1. Let d the largest numbers so 2d £ x

•2. Is d ³ 0, i.e. more digits to process? No, end

•3. Is x ³ 2d, i.e. is x at least as large as 2d?

•   3t. Yes, the binary place is 1; x=x-2d

•   3f. No, the binary place is 0

•4. d = d - 1, go to Step 2