Byte to Bit Converter

1 Byte = 8 Bits. To convert Bytes to Bits, multiply by 8.

Result updates as you type
Recent: 1 Byte = 8 Bit

Formula

To convert Bytes to Bits, multiply the value by 8. One Byte equals 8 Bits.

bit = B × 8

Worked examples

  • 1 Byte = 8 Bits
  • 5 Bytes = 40 Bits
  • 10 Bytes = 80 Bits
  • 100 Bytes = 800 Bits

Bytes to Bits table

Bytes (B) Bits (bit)
1 8
2 16
3 24
4 32
5 40
10 80
25 200
50 400
100 800
250 2000
500 4000
1000 8000

About Byte and Bit

Both the Byte (B) and the Bit (bit) measure data storage. One Byte is equal to 8 Bits, so you can convert any measurement by multiplying by 8. The calculator above updates instantly, and the reference table lists common Byte-to-Bit values for quick lookups.

Unit definitions

Byte (B)
The Byte (B) is the reference unit for data storage in this converter — every other data storage unit is defined relative to it.
Bit (bit)
The Bit (bit) is a unit of data storage equal to 0.125 Bytes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert Bytes to Bits?
Multiply the number of Bytes by 8. For example, 1 Byte × 8 = 8 Bits.
How many Bits are in a Byte?
There are 8 Bits in one Byte.
What is 10 Bytes in Bits?
10 Bytes is equal to 80 Bits.
How do you convert Bits back to Bytes?
Multiply the number of Bits by 0.125 to get Bytes. One Bit equals 0.125 Bytes.