Convert Bytes to Bits
1 byte = 8 bits. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Bytes to Bits formula
Multiply the number of bytes by 8 to get bits.
bits = bytes × 8To go the other way: divide the number of bits by 8, or multiply by 0.125.
bytes = bits ÷ 8Bytes to Bits conversion table
| Bytes | Bits |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 B | 120 b |
| 20 B | 160 b |
| 25 B | 200 b |
| 30 B | 240 b |
| 40 B | 320 b |
| 50 B | 400 b |
| 75 B | 600 b |
| 100 B | 800 b |
| 250 B | 2,000 b |
| 500 B | 4,000 b |
| 1,000 B | 8,000 b |
Bits to Bytes conversion table
| Bits | Bytes |
|---|---|
| 1 b | 0.125 B |
| 2 b | 0.25 B |
| 3 b | 0.375 B |
| 4 b | 0.5 B |
| 5 b | 0.625 B |
| 6 b | 0.75 B |
| 7 b | 0.875 B |
| 8 b | 1 B |
| 9 b | 1.125 B |
| 10 b | 1.25 B |
About the byte
A byte is eight bits, historically the space needed to store a single character of text.
About the bit
A bit is a single binary digit, the smallest unit of information; network speeds are quoted in bits per second.
Frequently asked questions
How many bits are in a byte?
There are 8 bits in one byte.
How many bytes are in a bit?
There are 0.125 bytes in one bit.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the byte and the bit is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 bytes in bits?
10 bytes equals 80 bits.