Bytes to Bits
Convert bytes to bits (B to bit). 1 B = 8 bit. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert bytes to bits
Multiply the amount in bytes by 8 to get bits. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
bit = B × 8Worked example
1 B = 8 bit. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Decimal units (kB, MB, GB) use powers of 1,000. Binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB) use powers of 1,024. Eight bits equal one byte.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Bytes to Bits table
| Bytes (B) | Bits (bit) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 8 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for bytes to bits?
bit = B × 8. Multiply the amount in bytes by 8 to get bits. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to bytes?
Use the bits to bytes calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the digital storage converter to browse all supported pairs.