Bytes to Bits
Convert bytes (B) to bits (b). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
1 byte equals8 b
1 bit equals0.125 B
Formulab = B × 8
How to convert bytes to bits
To convert bytes to bits, multiply the number of bytes by 8.
b = B × 8
Example
Convert 5 bytes to bits:
5 B × 8 = 40 b
Byte to bit conversion chart
| Bytes (B) | Bits (b) |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 8 b |
| 2 B | 16 b |
| 3 B | 24 b |
| 4 B | 32 b |
| 5 B | 40 b |
| 6 B | 48 b |
| 7 B | 56 b |
| 8 B | 64 b |
| 9 B | 72 b |
| 10 B | 80 b |
| 12 B | 96 b |
| 15 B | 120 b |
| 20 B | 160 b |
| 25 B | 200 b |
| 30 B | 240 b |
| 40 B | 320 b |
| 50 B | 400 b |
| 60 B | 480 b |
| 70 B | 560 b |
| 75 B | 600 b |
| 80 B | 640 b |
| 90 B | 720 b |
| 100 B | 800 b |
| 150 B | 1,200 b |
| 200 B | 1,600 b |
| 250 B | 2,000 b |
| 500 B | 4,000 b |
| 1,000 B | 8,000 b |
Going the other way? See the bits to bytes chart.
About the units
Byte (B)
A byte is 8 bits, enough to store one character of plain text.
Bit (b)
A bit is the smallest unit of digital information, a single 0 or 1. Eight bits make a byte.
Frequently asked questions
How many bits are in a byte?
There are 8 bits in a byte.
How many bytes are in a bit?
There are 0.125 bytes in a bit.
How do you convert bytes to bits?
To convert bytes to bits, multiply the number of bytes by 8.
What is 5 bytes in bits?
5 bytes equals 40 bits.
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