How do I convert bits back to bytes?

Use the reverse converter: 1 bit equals 0.125 B.

Is this converter accurate?

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

16 bytes to bits (16 B to bit)

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Formula

To convert bytes to bits, multiply the value by 8.

bit = B × 8

How to convert 16 B to bit

16 B × 8 = 128 bit

Values near 16 B

bytes → bits
B	bit
6	48.0000
7	56.0000
8	64.0000
9	72.0000
10	80.0000
11	88.0000
12	96.0000
13	104.0000
14	112.0000
15	120.0000
16	128.0000
17	136.0000
18	144.0000
19	152.0000
20	160.0000
21	168.0000
22	176.0000
23	184.0000
24	192.0000
25	200.0000
26	208.0000

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

Byte (B): Eight bits, the basic unit of computer storage and the size of one character in many encodings.
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.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert bytes to bits?: To convert bytes to bits, multiply the value by 8.
How many bits are in 1 byte?: 1 byte equals 8 bit.
How many bits are in 10 bytes?: 10 B equals 80 bit.
How do I convert bits back to bytes?: Use the reverse converter: 1 bit equals 0.125 B.
Is this converter accurate?: Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.