Convert bytes to bits

Enter a value in bytes (B) to get bits (b). One byte is 8 bits; one bit is 0.125 bytes.

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How to use the Byte to bit

  1. Type the number of bytes.
  2. Click Convert.
  3. Read the result in bits, plus the same value in every other digital storage unit.

B to b formula

bits = bytes × 8. To go the other way, bytes = bits × 0.125 (see bits to bytes).

Worked example

12 B × 8 = 96 b.

Bytes to bits conversion table

BytesBits
0.1 B0.8 b
0.5 B4 b
1 B8 b
2 B16 b
3 B24 b
5 B40 b
10 B80 b
20 B160 b
25 B200 b
50 B400 b
100 B800 b
250 B2,000 b
500 B4,000 b
1,000 B8,000 b

About the byte

8 bits; file sizes are measured in bytes.

About the bit

A single binary digit. Network speeds are quoted in bits per second.

Related conversions

bits to bytes · any unit.

Frequently asked questions

How many bits in a byte?

8 bits.

How many bytes in a bit?

0.125 bytes.

Is the factor exact?

The factor 8 is derived from the units' exact definitions; only the display is rounded.

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Last updated 2026-09-23.