# SHA Calculator

Jan 1, 2018

SHA Calculator is used to compute SHA-1, SHA-2 & SHA-3 hashes of a string in various hash sizes - SHA-160, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512. This can be used to verify the integrity of the string during transmission.

##### Input: Paste text below

Settings

Hex:
..
SHA checksum in Hex
Base64:
..
SHA checksum in Base64
Hash Matched:
..
Whether the calculated hash matched with the checksum you provided

SHA-2 is a widely used algorithm to verify the integrity of data during transmission. It is used for verifying the integrity of files downloaded over the internet by comparing the SHA-2 hash of the downloaded file (via computing it) with the one listed on the website.

##### Settings Explained
• ###### 1. Input Type

The type of the input text (not applicable for files).

###### Plain Text

Lore ipsum dolor sit amet
###### Base64

TG9yZSBpcHN1bSBkb2xvciBzaXQgYW1ldA==
###### Binary

Click on Browse File and select a file for Binary Input Type
• ###### 2. SHA hash to compare

The hash to compare to in Base64 or Hex format

• ###### 3. Algorithm

The SHA algorithm to use for hashing. You can choose between SHA-1, SHA-2 & SHA-3

• ###### 4. Hash Size

The size of the output SHA hash. The available options vary by the algorithm selected.

AlgorithmHash Size
SHA-1160
SHA-2224, 256, 384, 512
SHA-3224, 256, 384, 512