How do I convert bytes back to bits?

Use the reverse converter: 1 byte equals 8 bit.

Is this converter accurate?

Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

1 bits to bytes (1 bit to B)

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Formula

To convert bits to bytes, multiply the value by 0.125.

B = bit × 0.125

How to convert 1 bit to B

1 bit × 0.125 = 0.125 B

Values near 1 bit

bits → bytes
bit	B
1	0.1250
2	0.2500
3	0.3750
4	0.5000
5	0.6250
6	0.7500
7	0.8750
8	1.0000
9	1.1250
10	1.2500
11	1.3750
12	1.5000
13	1.6250
14	1.7500
15	1.8750
16	2.0000
17	2.1250
18	2.2500
19	2.3750
20	2.5000
21	2.6250

Decimal vs binary: KB, MB and GB use powers of 1,000 (SI), while KiB, MiB and GiB use powers of 1,024. Storage makers use decimal units; many operating systems and memory sizes use binary ones, which is why a "500 GB" drive shows less space.

About the units

Bit (bit): The smallest unit of digital information, a 0 or 1. Used for network speeds. The term was coined in 1948 by Claude Shannon's colleague John Tukey.
Byte (B): Eight bits, the basic unit of computer storage and the size of one character in many encodings.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert bits to bytes?: To convert bits to bytes, multiply the value by 0.125.
How many bytes are in 1 bit?: 1 bit equals 0.125 B.
How many bytes are in 10 bits?: 10 bit equals 1.25 B.
How do I convert bytes back to bits?: Use the reverse converter: 1 byte equals 8 bit.
Is this converter accurate?: Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.