Byte to Bit (B to b)
Convert B to b — Data Storage converter
One byte equals 8 b, so to convert bytes to bits you multiply the value by 8. A byte is larger than a bit — going the other way, 1 b = 0.125 B. For example, 10 B = 80 b and 50 B = 400 b.
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1 B = 8 b
Byte to Bit formula
1 Byte = 8 b
Worked examples
- 25 B = 200 b
- 100 B = 800 b
Byte to Bit conversion table
| Byte (B) | Bit (b) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 8 | 64 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 12 | 96 |
| 15 | 120 |
| 20 | 160 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 250 | 2000 |
| 500 | 4000 |
| 1000 | 8000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many bits are in one byte?
One byte equals 8 bits (b).
How many bytes are in one bit?
One bit equals 0.125 bytes (B).
How do you convert bytes to bits?
1 Byte = 8 b. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 B in b?
5 B = 40 b.
What is 100 B in b?
100 B = 800 b.
What is 10 B in b?
10 B = 80 b.
What is 20 B in b?
20 B = 160 b.
Is a byte bigger than a bit?
Yes. A byte is larger — one byte equals 8 bits (b).