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Bytes to bits

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

To convert bytes to bits, multiply by 8. The table below gives the values people look up most often, and the converter works for any number.

Bytes to bits table

Common byte values converted to bits.
Bytes Bits
1 B 8
2 B 16
3 B 24
4 B 32
5 B 40
10 B 80
15 B 120
20 B 160
25 B 200
30 B 240
40 B 320
50 B 400
75 B 600
100 B 800
250 B 2,000
500 B 4,000
1,000 B 8,000

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

How many bits are in one byte?
One byte equals 8 bits. bit = B × 8.
How do you convert bytes to bits?
Use bit = B × 8. So 10 B is 80 bit.
How many bytes are in one bit?
One bit equals 0.125 bytes, 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