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Bytes to Bits Converter

Convert bytes (B) to bits (bit) instantly — type a value below.

1 byte (B) = 8 bits (bit)
1 bit (bit) = 0.125 bytes (B)
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How to convert bytes to bits

To convert bytes to bits, use this formula:

bit = B × 8 (or divide by 0.125)

Examples

Bytes to Bits conversion chart

Bytes (B)Bits (bit)
0.1 B0.8 bit
0.25 B2 bit
0.5 B4 bit
1 B8 bit
2 B16 bit
3 B24 bit
4 B32 bit
5 B40 bit
6 B48 bit
7 B56 bit
8 B64 bit
9 B72 bit
10 B80 bit
12 B96 bit
15 B120 bit
20 B160 bit
25 B200 bit
30 B240 bit
40 B320 bit
50 B400 bit
60 B480 bit
70 B560 bit
75 B600 bit
80 B640 bit
90 B720 bit
100 B800 bit
150 B1,200 bit
200 B1,600 bit
250 B2,000 bit
500 B4,000 bit
1,000 B8,000 bit

About the units

Byte (B)

A byte is 8 bits. It is the basic unit for file and memory sizes.

Bit (bit)

A bit is the smallest unit of digital information, a single 0 or 1. Eight bits make one byte. Network speeds are usually given in bits per second.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert bytes to bits?
Multiply the number of bytes by 8. For example, 5 B = 40 bit.
How many bits are in one byte?
One byte equals 8 bits.
What is 12 B in bits?
12 bytes equals 96 bits.
How do I convert bits back to bytes?
Use the reverse Bits to Bytes converter: multiply bits by 0.125.

Need other units? Use the full data converter.