Convert Bytes to Bits
Convert bytes to bits instantly. Type a value below, check the formula and table, then see how the same B to b conversion looks as a single line in Notes Calculator.
Bytes to Bits formula
One byte is 8 bits, so b = B × 8. For the reverse, multiply bits by 0.125, or use the Bits to Bytes converter.
Bytes to Bits conversion table
| Bytes (B) | Bits (b) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 20 | 160 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 250 | 2,000 |
| 500 | 4,000 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |
Bytes to Bits in Notes Calculator
Notes Calculator is a notepad that does math. Write 100 bytes to bits on any line and the answer appears beside it. Change the number and the result follows. The same works with in and as, and with values stored in variables, so a whole estimate can mix bytes and bits without a separate converter.
| Note | Result |
|---|---|
| 100 bytes to bits | 800 bit |
| 100 bytes in bits | 800 bit |
| 10 bits as bytes | 1.25 B |
See the unit conversion docs for mixing units in one expression, or open the free web app and try it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- One byte equals 8 bits. To convert bytes to bits, multiply by 8; to go back, multiply by 0.125.
- Type the value, the unit, and the target unit on one line: 100 bytes to bits. The keywords to, in, and as all work, and the result updates as you type. You can also keep the value in a variable and convert it later.
- Yes. The converter on this page is free, and Notes Calculator has a free plan for the web, Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android with the same unit conversions built in.
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