Bytes to Kilobits
Convert bytes (B) to kilobits (kbit). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
1 byte equals0.008 kbit
1 kilobit equals125 B
Formulakbit = B × 0.008
How to convert bytes to kilobits
To convert bytes to kilobits, multiply the number of bytes by 0.008.
kbit = B × 0.008
Example
Convert 5 bytes to kilobits:
5 B × 0.008 = 0.04 kbit
Byte to kilobit conversion chart
| Bytes (B) | Kilobits (kbit) |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 0.008 kbit |
| 2 B | 0.016 kbit |
| 3 B | 0.024 kbit |
| 4 B | 0.032 kbit |
| 5 B | 0.04 kbit |
| 6 B | 0.048 kbit |
| 7 B | 0.056 kbit |
| 8 B | 0.064 kbit |
| 9 B | 0.072 kbit |
| 10 B | 0.08 kbit |
| 12 B | 0.096 kbit |
| 15 B | 0.12 kbit |
| 20 B | 0.16 kbit |
| 25 B | 0.2 kbit |
| 30 B | 0.24 kbit |
| 40 B | 0.32 kbit |
| 50 B | 0.4 kbit |
| 60 B | 0.48 kbit |
| 70 B | 0.56 kbit |
| 75 B | 0.6 kbit |
| 80 B | 0.64 kbit |
| 90 B | 0.72 kbit |
| 100 B | 0.8 kbit |
| 150 B | 1.2 kbit |
| 200 B | 1.6 kbit |
| 250 B | 2 kbit |
| 500 B | 4 kbit |
| 1,000 B | 8 kbit |
Going the other way? See the kilobits to bytes chart.
About the units
Byte (B)
A byte is 8 bits, enough to store one character of plain text.
Kilobit (kbit)
A kilobit is 1,000 bits, or 125 bytes.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilobits are in a byte?
There are 0.008 kilobits in a byte.
How many bytes are in a kilobit?
There are 125 bytes in a kilobit.
How do you convert bytes to kilobits?
To convert bytes to kilobits, multiply the number of bytes by 0.008.
What is 5 bytes in kilobits?
5 bytes equals 0.04 kilobits.
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