Byte to Bit Conversion
1 Byte (B) equals 8 Bit (b).
1 Byte = 8 Bit
How to convert Byte to Bit
Multiply the value in Byte by 8 to get Bit. To convert back from Bit to Byte, divide by 8 — or multiply by 0.125.
b = B × 8
Example: 25 B × 8 = 200 b.
Watch out: Drive manufacturers quote capacity in decimal units, while many operating systems report binary units. That is why a drive sold as 1 TB appears as about 931 GiB once installed — nothing is missing.
Byte to Bit conversion table
| Byte (B) | Bit (b) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 32 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 15 | 120 |
| 20 | 160 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 75 | 600 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 250 | 2,000 |
| 500 | 4,000 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Byte in Bit?
1 Byte (B) is 8 Bit (b).
What is 1 Bit in Byte?
1 Bit (b) is 0.125 Byte (B).
How do I convert Byte to Bit?
Multiply the value in Byte by 8. For example, 5 B × 8 = 40 b. To go the other way, divide by 8.
How many units does the digital storage converter support?
It converts between 11 units: Bit, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte, Petabyte, Kibibyte, Mebibyte, Gibibyte, Tebibyte.
What should I watch out for when converting digital storage?
Drive manufacturers quote capacity in decimal units, while many operating systems report binary units. That is why a drive sold as 1 TB appears as about 931 GiB once installed — nothing is missing.
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