Conversion

Bytes to Bits Converter

1 byte = 8 b. Enter any value to convert bytes (B) to bits (b), or use the table below for common values.

Results

1 B =8 bbytes → bits
1 B8 b
1 b0.125 B
Formula
b = B × 8
1 B in other units
1 B in other units
UnitValue
bits (b)8
kilobytes (KB)0.001
megabytes (MB)0.000001
gigabytes (GB)0.000000001
terabytes (TB)1E-12
kibibytes (KiB)0.0009765625
mebibytes (MiB)0.0000009536743164
gibibytes (GiB)9.313225746E-10

Formula

b = B × 8

Example: 10 B = 80 b. To convert the other way, use B = b × 0.125.

Bytes to Bits conversion table

Bytes (B)Bits (b)
1 B8 b
2 B16 b
4 B32 b
8 B64 b
16 B128 b
32 B256 b
64 B512 b
100 B800 b
128 B1,024 b
256 B2,048 b
500 B4,000 b
512 B4,096 b
1,000 B8,000 b
1,024 B8,192 b

About bytes and bits

A byte is 8 bits, the basic unit of computer memory and file sizes.

A bit is a single binary digit, 0 or 1. Network speeds are quoted in bits per second (Mbps, Gbps).

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert bytes to bits?

Use the formula b = B × 8. For example, 10 B = 80 b.

What is 1 byte in bits?

1 B = 8 b.

How do I convert bits back to bytes?

Use B = b × 0.125. 1 b = 0.125 B.