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Bytes to Bits converter

Convert B to bit instantly. Type any value and get the result in bits. 1 B = 8 bit.

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Data›B → bit
From
To
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1 B=
8bit
formula1 B = 8 bit

Common bytes → bits

=8 bit
=16 bit
=40 bit
=80 bit
=160 bit
=400 bit
=800 bit
=4,000 bit
=8,000 bit

Need a different value? .

Convert the other way
Bits to Bytes

How to convert bytes to bits

To convert bytes to bits, multiply the value by 8.

Formula
bit = B × 8

For example:

  • →5 B = 40 bit
  • →100 B = 800 bit

Quick reference

  • ▸1 B = 8 bit
  • ▸1 bit = 0.125 B

When you need to convert B to bit

  • ·Storage planning — what fits on a drive or cloud account.
  • ·Downloads — estimating transfer times.
  • ·Mobile data plans — comparing GB allowances.
  • ·Video production — file sizes for different resolutions.
  • ·Backups — sizing archive media.

Frequently asked

How many bits are in 1 byte?
One byte equals 8 bits.
How do I convert B to bit in my head?
Multiply the value in bytes by 8 to get bits.
What is the formula for bytes to bits?
bit = B × 8.
What is the reverse — how many bytes in 1 bit?
One bit equals 0.125 bytes.

Related conversions

Bits to Bytes
1 bit = 0.125 B
Bytes to Kilobytes
1 B = 0.000976563 KB
Bytes to Megabytes
1 B = 9.5367e-7 MB
Bytes to Gigabytes
1 B = 9.3132e-10 GB
Kilobytes to Bits
1 KB = 8,192 bit
Megabytes to Bits
1 MB = 8,388,610 bit
Gigabytes to Bits
1 GB = 8.59B bit
Terabytes to Bits
1 TB = 8.796T bit
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