Bytes to Bits

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byte
bit
1 byte = — bit

Quick reference

Bytes (byte)Bits (bit)

Formula

Bits = bytes × 8

Multiply the bytes value by 8 to get bits. To reverse — divide bits by 8 to get bytes.

About this conversion

A byte equals 8 bits and is the basic unit used to measure file sizes and memory. Learn more →

A bit is the smallest unit of digital information, representing a single binary value of 0 or 1. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference