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
- Type the number of bytes.
- Click Convert.
- 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
| Bytes | Bits |
|---|---|
| 0.1 B | 0.8 b |
| 0.5 B | 4 b |
| 1 B | 8 b |
| 2 B | 16 b |
| 3 B | 24 b |
| 5 B | 40 b |
| 10 B | 80 b |
| 20 B | 160 b |
| 25 B | 200 b |
| 50 B | 400 b |
| 100 B | 800 b |
| 250 B | 2,000 b |
| 500 B | 4,000 b |
| 1,000 B | 8,000 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.
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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.