Bytes to Bits
1 B = 8 bit. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
bit = B × (1) × (8)1 B = 8 bit
byte (B)
Byte is a unit of digital information. One byte contains exactly 8 bits.
Source: NIST: prefixes for binary multiples, IEC definitions
bit (bit)
Bit is a unit of digital information: 1 bit = 0.125 B. One byte contains exactly 8 bits.
Source: NIST: prefixes for binary multiples, IEC definitions
Conversion table
| B | bit |
|---|---|
| = 8 | |
| = 16 | |
| = 40 | |
| = 80 | |
| = 120 | |
| = 160 | |
| = 200 | |
| = 240 | |
| = 320 | |
| = 360 |
| B | bit |
|---|---|
| = 400 | |
| = 480 | |
| = 560 | |
| = 640 | |
| = 720 | |
| = 800 | |
| = 1,200 | |
| = 1,280 | |
| = 1,360 | |
| = 1,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How many bits are in 1 byte?
1 B = 8 bit. bit = B × (1) × (8)
How do I convert B to bit?
bit = B × (1) × (8)
Is 1 byte bigger than 1 bit?
1 B = 8 bit.
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