Bytes to Kilobits
1 B = 0.008 kbit. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
kbit = B × (1) × (0.008)1 B = 0.008 kbit
byte (B)
Byte is a unit of digital information. One byte contains exactly 8 bits.
Source: NIST: prefixes for binary multiples, IEC definitions
kilobit (kbit)
Kilobit is a unit of digital information: 1 kbit = 125 B. The decimal prefix is a power of 10; 1 KB = 1,000 B, while 1 KiB = 1,024 B.
Source: NIST: prefixes for binary multiples, IEC definitions
Conversion table
| B | kbit |
|---|---|
| = 0.008 | |
| = 0.016 | |
| = 0.04 | |
| = 0.08 | |
| = 0.12 | |
| = 0.16 | |
| = 0.2 | |
| = 0.24 | |
| = 0.32 | |
| = 0.36 |
| B | kbit |
|---|---|
| = 0.4 | |
| = 0.48 | |
| = 0.56 | |
| = 0.64 | |
| = 0.72 | |
| = 0.8 | |
| = 1.2 | |
| = 1.28 | |
| = 1.36 | |
| = 1.44 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilobits are in 1 byte?
1 B = 0.008 kbit. kbit = B × (1) × (0.008)
How do I convert B to kbit?
kbit = B × (1) × (0.008)
Is 1 byte bigger than 1 kilobit?
1 B = 0.008 kbit.
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