Byte to Bit Converter
Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 B = 8 bit.
Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01
8 bits
= 0.000000001 GB= 0.000001 MB
equals 8 bitsFormula: bit = B × 8
Byte to Bit formula
bit = B × 8
Convert 5 bytes to bits
- Start with 5 bytes.
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 8 = 40.
- So 5 B = 40 bit.
Byte to Bit conversion table
| Bytes (B) | Bits (bit) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 B | 120 bit |
| 20 B | 160 bit |
| 25 B | 200 bit |
| 30 B | 240 bit |
| 40 B | 320 bit |
| 50 B | 400 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 |
| 5,000 B | 40,000 bit |
| 10,000 B | 80,000 bit |
Unit definitions
What is a byte?
The byte is eight bits, the basic addressable unit of computer memory and storage. One byte can represent a single text character in older encodings. It is the reference unit from which kilobytes, megabytes, and their binary counterparts are built.
What is a bit?
The bit is the smallest unit of digital information, a single binary 0 or 1. Eight bits make one byte. Bits (per second) are the standard unit for data-transfer rates such as internet bandwidth.
Frequently asked questions
How many bits are in one byte?
One byte equals 8 bits (1 B = 8 bit).
How do I convert bytes to bits?
Multiply the value in bytes by 8. For example, 10 B × 8 = 80 bit.
Which is bigger — a byte or a bit?
A byte is bigger: one byte contains 8 bits.
Is this byte to bit converter free?
Yes — the converter is free, works offline once loaded, and computes instantly in your browser without sending your numbers to a server.
Conversion factors follow international definitions (SI / NIST). Last verified 2026-07-01.