Calculators · Gutenberg
Number Base Converter block for WordPress
Convert numbers between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal with live cross-conversion.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Convert numbers between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal with live cross-conversion.
Inspector panels on this block: Header, Converter Settings, Sizing & Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Calculators → search “Number Base Converter” (block name `blockenberg/number-base-converter` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Number Base Converter block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Number Base Converter”, insert it. Category: Calculators.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Header. Set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-base, data-key, data-opts. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Show Title | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTitle`. |
| Show Subtitle | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtitle`. |
| Header — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Number Base Converter. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Convert between binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal instantly. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Default Value (decimal) | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 255. Saved as `defaultValue`. |
| Show Binary | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showBinary`. |
| Show Octal | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showOctal`. |
| Show Decimal | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showDecimal`. |
| Show Hexadecimal | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showHex`. |
| Show Bit Lengths | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showBitLength`. |
| Show Copy Buttons | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showCopyButtons`. |
| Value Font Size | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 12–32. block.json default: 18. Saved as `valueFontSize`. |
| Card Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `cardRadius`. |
| Input Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–20. block.json default: 8. Saved as `inputRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 320–960. block.json default: 560. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-base, data-key, data-opts.
When this is the right block
- Convert numbers between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal with live cross-conversion — that is the job of Number Base Converter, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Show Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about number, base, binary.
- Inserter grouping: tools, lead magnets, and interactive widgets.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the Number Base Converter block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Number Base Converter”. It sits under Calculators. After insert, open Header and set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
What makes Number Base Converter different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Convert numbers between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal with live cross-conversion. Inspector labels on this block include “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
Is the Number Base Converter Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Number Base Converter ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Number Base Converter to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Header, Converter Settings, Sizing & Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Number Base Converter from the Gutenberg inserter.