Convert Byte to Bit
Live bidirectional calculator for Bytes (B) and Bits (b) with verified formula and conversion charts.
Data Storage16 units
How the Calculation Works (Linear Scaling)
Since 1 Byte = 8 Bits, multiply the value in Bytes by 8.
Byte to Bit Conversion Table
Precomputed values for quick reference and printing.
| Byte | Bit |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 8 b |
| 2 B | 16 b |
| 3 B | 24 b |
| 4 B | 32 b |
| 5 B | 40 b |
| 6 B | 48 b |
| 7 B | 56 b |
| 8 B | 64 b |
| 9 B | 72 b |
| 10 B | 80 b |
| 15 B | 120 b |
| 20 B | 160 b |
| 25 B | 200 b |
| 30 B | 240 b |
| 40 B | 320 b |
| 50 B | 400 b |
| 75 B | 600 b |
| 100 B | 800 b |
| Bit | Byte |
|---|---|
| 1 b | 0.125 B |
| 2 b | 0.25 B |
| 3 b | 0.375 B |
| 4 b | 0.5 B |
| 5 b | 0.625 B |
| 6 b | 0.75 B |
| 7 b | 0.875 B |
| 8 b | 1 B |
| 9 b | 1.125 B |
| 10 b | 1.25 B |
| 15 b | 1.875 B |
| 20 b | 2.5 B |
| 25 b | 3.125 B |
| 30 b | 3.75 B |
| 40 b | 5 B |
| 50 b | 6.25 B |
| 75 b | 9.375 B |
| 100 b | 12.5 B |
๐ Standard Benchmark Reference Values
Universal digital octet standard.
Exact RatioAbout Byte (B)
The standard digital unit of storage equal to 8 bits, capable of holding a single character of text.
History: Coined by Werner Buchholz in 1956 during the design of the IBM 7030 Stretch supercomputer.
Common Uses: File sizes, RAM allocations, string lengths in programming.
About Bit (b)
The basic binary unit of information in computing and telecommunications, holding either 0 or 1 (1/8 of a byte).
History: Coined by John Tukey in a 1947 Bell Labs memo, formalized by Claude Shannon in 1948.
Common Uses: Memory register sizes (64-bit), cryptographic key lengths (256-bit AES), network packet headers.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bits are in 1 Byte?
There are exactly 8 Bits in 1 Byte (1 B = 8 b).
What is the formula to convert Byte to Bit?
The formula is: Bit = Byte ร 8. Since 1 Byte = 8 Bits, multiply the value in Bytes by 8.
How do I convert 1 B to b manually?
To convert 1 B to b: apply the formula Bit = Byte ร 8. Substituting gives: 1 ร 8 = 8 b.