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Convert bytes to bits

Convert bytes (B) to bits (bit). 1 B = 8 bit, and 1 bit = 0.125 B.

1 B = 8 bit

Bytes to Bits formula

bit = B × 8

Multiply the number of bytes by 8.

Example: To convert 1 B to bits: 1 × 8 = 8 bit.

Quick answers

What is 1 B in bits?
1 B = 8 bit
What is 1,024 B in bits?
1,024 B = 8,192 bit

Bytes to Bits conversion table

Bits to Bytes table
bytes (B)bits (bit)
1 B8 bit
8 B64 bit
16 B128 bit
64 B512 bit
256 B2,048 bit
512 B4,096 bit
1,000 B8,000 bit
1,024 B8,192 bit
4,096 B32,768 bit
65,536 B524,288 bit
1,000,000 B8,000,000 bit

Frequently asked questions

How many bits are in a byte?

There are 8 bits in a byte (1 B = 8 bit).

How do I convert bytes to bits?

Multiply the number of bytes by 8. To convert 1 B to bits: 1 × 8 = 8 bit.

Is the Bytes to Bits conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so 1 byte is exactly 8 bits. Results on this page are rounded to six significant digits; pick more decimals in the converter if you need them.

What is 1 B in bits?

1 B = 8 bit.

How do I convert bits back to bytes?

Use the reverse relationship: 1 bit = 0.125 B. The Bits to Bytes page has a converter and a full table.

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