Convert bytes to bits
1 B = 8 b — exactly. Both units are defined against the SI, so this factor is a fraction, not an approximation.
8b
1 B = 8 b
How to convert bytes to bits
Multiply the number of bytes by 8 to get bits.
The exact factor is 8 .
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 |
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 |
Frequently asked
How many bits are in a byte?
One byte equals 8 bits (B → b). That figure is exact, not rounded.
How do you convert bytes to bits?
Multiply the number of bytes by 8 to get bits.
What is 1 b in bytes?
One bit is 0.125 bytes.
What is 10 B in b?
10 B = 80 b.