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Bits to bytes

1 bit in bytes
1 bit = 0.125 B
B = bit × 1/8

To convert bits to bytes, multiply by 0.125. The table below gives the values people look up most often, and the converter works for any number.

Bits to bytes table

Common bit values converted to bytes.
Bits Bytes
1 bit 0.125
2 bit 0.25
3 bit 0.375
4 bit 0.5
5 bit 0.625
10 bit 1.25
15 bit 1.875
20 bit 2.5
25 bit 3.125
30 bit 3.75
40 bit 5
50 bit 6.25
75 bit 9.375
100 bit 12.5
250 bit 31.25
500 bit 62.5
1,000 bit 125

How the conversion works

The relationship is B = bit × 1/8. Both units measure data, so the conversion is a fixed factor that never changes.

Common questions

How many bytes are in one bit?
One bit equals 0.125 bytes. B = bit × 1/8.
How do you convert bits to bytes?
Use B = bit × 1/8. So 10 bit is 1.25 B.
How many bits are in one byte?
One byte equals 8 bits, which is the reverse of the conversion above.

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