Byte to Bit Converter
Convert bytes to bits with this free data storage converter. The exact relationship used on this page is 1 byte = 8 bits. Type any number — the result updates instantly, works on phones and desktops, and is ready to copy into homework, a spec sheet, or a shopping list.
Formula: Bit = Byte × 8
How to convert bytes to bits
- Enter the value in bytes in the converter.
- Read the equivalent amount in bits.
- Use the swap link if you need bit to byte instead.
- Check the table for common values without typing.
Worked examples
- 1 B = 8 bit
- 5 B = 40 bit
- 10 B = 80 bit
- 25 B = 200 bit
Conversion table
Common bytes values converted to bits.
| B | bit |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 32 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 6 | 48 |
| 7 | 56 |
| 8 | 64 |
| 9 | 72 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 20 | 160 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 250 | 2,000 |
| 500 | 4,000 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |
About this conversion
Byte (B) and Bit (bit) are both data storage units. File size and storage converters distinguish decimal SI units (kB, MB, GB) from binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB). Bookmark this URL when you convert bytes to bits often, then explore related pairs in the same category if you need a different target unit.
Need the other direction? Open the bit to byte converter.
FAQ
How many bits are in 1 byte?+
1 byte equals 8 bits.
What is the formula to convert bytes to bits?+
Bit = Byte × 8
How do I convert bytes to bits by hand?+
Multiply the byte value by 8. Example: 10 bytes × 8 = 80 bits.
Is this B to bit converter accurate?+
Yes. Linear conversions use internationally agreed factors relative to SI. Temperature and inverse fuel units use the standard offset or reciprocal formulas, not a guessed scale factor.