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.

500 bits to bytes (500 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 500 bit to B

500 bit × 0.125 = 62.5 B

Values near 500 bit

bits → bytes
bit	B
490	61.2500
491	61.3750
492	61.5000
493	61.6250
494	61.7500
495	61.8750
496	62.0000
497	62.1250
498	62.2500
499	62.3750
500	62.5000
501	62.6250
502	62.7500
503	62.8750
504	63.0000
505	63.1250
506	63.2500
507	63.3750
508	63.5000
509	63.6250
510	63.7500

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.