Convert bits to bytes

1 b = 0.125 B — exactly. Both units are defined against the SI, so this factor is a fraction, not an approximation.

0.125B
✓ Exact 1 b = 0.125 B
As a fraction: 1/8
1 b = 0.125 B

How to convert bits to bytes

Multiply the number of bits by 0.125 to get bytes.

The exact factor is 0.125 — as a fraction, 1/8.

Bit to Byte conversion table

Bits (b) Bytes (B)
1 b 0.125
2 b 0.25
3 b 0.375
5 b 0.625
10 b 1.25
20 b 2.5
25 b 3.125
50 b 6.25
100 b 12.5
250 b 31.25
500 b 62.5
1000 b 125

Byte to Bit conversion table

Bytes (B) Bits (b)
1 B 8
2 B 16
3 B 24
5 B 40
10 B 80
20 B 160
25 B 200
50 B 400
100 B 800
250 B 2000
500 B 4000
1000 B 8000

Frequently asked

How many bytes are in a bit?

One bit equals 0.125 bytes (b → B). That figure is exact, not rounded.

How do you convert bits to bytes?

Multiply the number of bits by 0.125 to get bytes.

What is 1 B in bits?

One byte is 8 bits.

What is 10 b in B?

10 b = 1.25 B.

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