Communication Protocols · Free Tool

Modbus RTU CRC 16 Calculator

Calculate the CRC 16 checksum of a Modbus RTU message, or check whether a captured frame has a valid CRC.

CRC 16/MODBUSLow byte firstFrame checkHex input

Bytes in hex (without CRC)

CRC value0xCDC5

Bytes to append (low byte first)C5 CD

Complete frame01 03 00 00 00 0A C5 CD

How this result was calculated

Start with 0xFFFF; XOR each byte, shift right 8 times, XOR with 0xA001 when the shifted out bit is 1.
Append the low byte first, then the high byte.

CRC 16 (Modbus)

Initial value 0xFFFF · reflected polynomial 0xA001 (0x8005) · low byte sent first

Read 10 holding registers from slave 1: 01 03 00 00 00 0A → CRC 0xCDC5 → frame 01 03 00 00 00 0A C5 CD.

Key insight: Modbus TCP has no CRC; the TCP/IP layer checks integrity, so a gateway strips the CRC and adds a 7 byte MBAP header instead.

What CRC does Modbus RTU use?

CRC 16 with initial value 0xFFFF and reflected polynomial 0xA001, appended low byte first.

Why do I get CRC errors?

Usually baud rate or parity mismatch, electrical noise, missing termination or two masters on the line.

Does Modbus ASCII use CRC?

No. Modbus ASCII uses an LRC (longitudinal redundancy check).

Modbus RTU troubleshooting: CRC, no response and fault table

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