At One Place

1 B to bit

1 byte in bits
1 B = 8 bit
bit = B × 8

1 byte is 8 bits. To get there, multiply by 8.

Values either side

Bytes near 1, converted to bits.
Bytes Bits
0.5 B 4
1 B ← 8
1.5 B 12
2 B 16
2.5 B 20
3 B 24

How the conversion works

The relationship is bit = B × 8. Both units measure data, so the conversion is a fixed factor that never changes.

Common questions

What is 1 B in bits?
1 B is 8 bit.
How do you convert bytes to bits?
Multiply by 8.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SP 811) — NIST (Public domain (US Government))
  2. The International System of Units (SI Brochure) — Bureau International des Poids et Mesures
  3. Calculated on this page — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked