How to convert bytes to bits
To convert bytes (B) to bits (bit), multiply the value in bytes by 8.
bit = B × 8
Example: 10 B = 80 bit.
You can also type 10 B to bit into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 B + 1 bit.
Bytes to Bits conversion table
| Bytes | Bits |
|---|---|
| 0.01 B | 0.08 bit |
| 0.1 B | 0.8 bit |
| 0.25 B | 2 bit |
| 0.5 B | 4 bit |
| 1 B | 8 bit |
| 2 B | 16 bit |
| 3 B | 24 bit |
| 4 B | 32 bit |
| 5 B | 40 bit |
| 6 B | 48 bit |
| 7 B | 56 bit |
| 8 B | 64 bit |
| 9 B | 72 bit |
| 10 B | 80 bit |
| 12 B | 96 bit |
| 15 B | 120 bit |
| 20 B | 160 bit |
| 25 B | 200 bit |
| 30 B | 240 bit |
| 40 B | 320 bit |
| 50 B | 400 bit |
| 60 B | 480 bit |
| 75 B | 600 bit |
| 100 B | 800 bit |
| 250 B | 2,000 bit |
| 500 B | 4,000 bit |
| 1,000 B | 8,000 bit |
Converting bits back to bytes
1 bit = 0.125 B. See the Bits to Bytes converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Byte (B)
Eight bits.
Bit (bit)
A single binary digit, 0 or 1.
Digital storage is counted in bits and bytes (1 byte = 8 bits). There are two ways to count bytes. Decimal (SI) prefixes step by 1,000: 1 KB = 1,000 B and 1 GB = 1,000 MB, which is how drive makers, macOS, iOS and Android report sizes. Binary prefixes step by 1,024: 1 KB = 1,024 B and 1 GB = 1,024 MB, which is how Windows and RAM count (the IEC names for these are KiB, MiB and GiB). Bits are always decimal: 1 Kb = 1,000 b.
Questions and answers
How many bits are in a byte?
One byte (B) equals 8 bits (bit).
How do I convert bytes to bits?
To convert bytes to bits, multiply the value in bytes by 8. The formula is bit = B × 8. For example, 10 B = 80 bit.
What is 10 B in bit?
10 bytes is 80 bits.
Which is bigger, a byte or a bit?
A byte is bigger: 1 B = 8 bit.
Is 1 GB equal to 1,000 MB or 1,024 MB?
Both are in use. In decimal (SI) counting, which drive makers, macOS, iOS and Android use, 1 GB = 1,000 MB. In binary counting, which Windows and RAM use, 1 GB = 1,024 MB; the unambiguous IEC name for that size is the gibibyte (GiB). ConvertEasy has a Decimal / Binary switch so KB, MB, GB and TB follow whichever you need, while KiB, MiB and GiB are always binary.
Are kilobits 1,000 or 1,024 bits?
ConvertEasy treats bits as decimal in both modes: 1 Kb = 1,000 b, 1 Mb = 1,000 Kb. A byte is always 8 bits, so only byte units (KB, MB, GB…) change with the switch.
Does this B to bit converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.