ToolNestBits to Bytes Converter
Convert bits to bytes instantly with our free data converter. 1 bit = 0.125 B — type any value below and the result updates live.
Bits to Bytes Formula
Bytes = Bits × 0.125 (Bits = Bytes × 8)
Data-size conversion for storage and memory — bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, and petabytes. This converter uses binary (1024-based) units, the convention for RAM, file sizes, and storage devices.
Bits to Bytes Conversion Table
| Bits | Bytes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bit | = | 0.125 B |
| 2 bit | = | 0.25 B |
| 5 bit | = | 0.625 B |
| 10 bit | = | 1.25 B |
| 25 bit | = | 3.125 B |
| 50 bit | = | 6.25 B |
| 100 bit | = | 12.5 B |
About Bits and Bytes
A bit is a single binary digit (0 or 1) — the smallest unit of digital information. Network speeds are quoted in bits per second.
A byte is 8 bits — enough to store one text character. The fundamental unit of file sizes and memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bytes are in one bit?
One bit equals 0.125 bytes. Multiply any bits value by 0.125 to convert it.
What is the formula for converting bits to bytes?
Bytes = Bits × 0.125. To reverse it: bits = bytes × 8.
How do I convert bytes back to bits?
Divide the bytes value by 0.125 (equivalently, multiply by 8). Or use our bytes-to-bits converter going the other way.
Which is bigger, a bit or a byte?
A byte is bigger — it takes 8 bits to make one byte.