Convert bits to bytes
Enter a value in bits (b) to get bytes (B). One bit is 0.125 bytes; one byte is 8 bits.
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How to use the Bit to byte
- Type the number of bits.
- Click Convert.
- Read the result in bytes, plus the same value in every other digital storage unit.
b to B formula
bytes = bits × 0.125. To go the other way, bits = bytes × 8 (see bytes to bits).
Worked example
12 b × 0.125 = 1.5 B.
Bits to bytes conversion table
| Bits | Bytes |
|---|---|
| 0.1 b | 0.0125 B |
| 0.5 b | 0.0625 B |
| 1 b | 0.125 B |
| 2 b | 0.25 B |
| 3 b | 0.375 B |
| 5 b | 0.625 B |
| 10 b | 1.25 B |
| 20 b | 2.5 B |
| 25 b | 3.125 B |
| 50 b | 6.25 B |
| 100 b | 12.5 B |
| 250 b | 31.25 B |
| 500 b | 62.5 B |
| 1,000 b | 125 B |
About the bit
A single binary digit. Network speeds are quoted in bits per second.
About the byte
8 bits; file sizes are measured in bytes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bytes in a bit?
0.125 bytes.
How many bits in a byte?
8 bits.
Is the factor exact?
The factor 0.125 is derived from the units' exact definitions; only the display is rounded.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.