How to convert byte to bit
1 B = 8 bit. bit = B × 8 The interactive converter uses the same unit registry as this table, so the reference values and calculator stay synchronized.
About the units
Byte: Eight bits.
Bit: Binary digit.
Data Storage converter
Bytes to Bits Converter
Convert byte (B) to bit (bit) with a transparent formula and reference values.
LOCAL
1 B = 8 bit
Defined conversion
Byte to Bit table
| Byte | Bit |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 8 bit |
| 5 B | 40 bit |
| 10 B | 80 bit |
| 25 B | 200 bit |
| 50 B | 400 bit |
| 100 B | 800 bit |
| 500 B | 4,000 bit |
Data storage conversion
How to convert bytes to bit
Use the defined relationship between bytes and bit. The calculator above uses the site’s centralized storage registry, so the same factor is used in the formula, interactive result and reference values.
Formula
bits = bytes × 8
1 byte = exactly 8 bits
Decimal vs binary storage
Bits and bytes are both measures of digital information. Capital B commonly denotes bytes; lowercase b commonly denotes bits.
For other storage units, open the data storage converter.
Bytes to bit FAQ
How do I convert bytes to bit?
bits: bytes × 8.
How many bytes are in 1 bit?
1 byte equals exactly 8 bits.
Are decimal and binary storage units the same?
No. Bits and bytes are both measures of digital information. Capital B commonly denotes bytes; lowercase b commonly denotes bits.