Convert bytes to bits
B
1 byte =
8 bits
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How to convert bytes to bits
To convert bytes to bits, multiply a bytes value by 8.
Formula b = B × 8
Example: Convert 4 bytes to bits Calculations: 4 B × 8 = 32 b
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.
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.