Convert bits to bytes
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How to convert bits to bytes
To convert bits to bytes, divide a bits value by 8.
Formula B = b ÷ 8
Example: Convert 32 bits to bytes Calculations: 32 b ÷ 8 = 4 B
Bit (b)
The bit is the base unit of digital information and data storage, representing one of two possible values: 0 or 1. Bits are the building blocks of information technology, from text and images to software and digital communication.
Byte (B)
The byte is a unit of digital information and data storage equal to 8 bits. Bytes and its multiples (KB, MB, GB) are the most commonly used units for measuring data in information technology.
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