Bytes to Bits
Convert bytes to bits instantly. 1 B = 8 bit. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert bytes to bits
To convert bytes to bits, multiply by 8. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
bit = B × 8
Bytes to Bits conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Bytes | Bits |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 8 bit |
| 2 B | 16 bit |
| 3 B | 24 bit |
| 5 B | 40 bit |
| 10 B | 80 bit |
| 20 B | 160 bit |
| 25 B | 200 bit |
| 50 B | 400 bit |
| 100 B | 800 bit |
| 500 B | 4,000 bit |
| 1,000 B | 8,000 bit |
What is a byte?
Eight bits, the smallest addressable unit in most computers.
What is a bit?
A single binary digit — an eighth of a byte.
The formula
bit = B × 8
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Bytes to Bits
- Type the number of bytes you want to convert.
- Read the result in bits straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked bits to bytes page.
Bytes to Bits — frequently asked questions
How many bits are in a byte?
One byte equals 8 bit. bit = B × 8
What is the formula to convert bytes to bits?
The formula is bit = B × 8. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert bits back to bytes?
Divide instead of multiplying: one bit is 0.125 B. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this bytes to bits free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
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