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.

500 bytes to bits (500 B to bit)

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Formula

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

bit = B × 8

How to convert 500 B to bit

500 B × 8 = 4000 bit

Values near 500 B

bytes → bits
B	bit
490	3920.0000
491	3928.0000
492	3936.0000
493	3944.0000
494	3952.0000
495	3960.0000
496	3968.0000
497	3976.0000
498	3984.0000
499	3992.0000
500	4000.0000
501	4008.0000
502	4016.0000
503	4024.0000
504	4032.0000
505	4040.0000
506	4048.0000
507	4056.0000
508	4064.0000
509	4072.0000
510	4080.0000

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.