ToolNestBytes to Bits Converter
Convert bytes to bits instantly with our free data converter. 1 byte = 8 bit — type any value below and the result updates live.
Bytes to Bits Formula
Bits = Bytes × 8 (Bytes = Bits × 0.125)
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.
Bytes to Bits Conversion Table
| Bytes | Bits | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 B | = | 8 bit |
| 2 B | = | 16 bit |
| 5 B | = | 40 bit |
| 10 B | = | 80 bit |
| 25 B | = | 200 bit |
| 50 B | = | 400 bit |
| 100 B | = | 800 bit |
About Bytes and Bits
A byte is 8 bits — enough to store one text character. The fundamental unit of file sizes and memory.
A bit is a single binary digit (0 or 1) — the smallest unit of digital information. Network speeds are quoted in bits per second.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bits are in one byte?
One byte equals 8 bits. Multiply any bytes value by 8 to convert it.
What is the formula for converting bytes to bits?
Bits = Bytes × 8. To reverse it: bytes = bits × 0.125.
How do I convert bits back to bytes?
Divide the bits value by 8 (equivalently, multiply by 0.125). Or use our bits-to-bytes converter going the other way.
Which is bigger, a byte or a bit?
A byte is bigger — one byte equals 8 bits.