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.

Bits to Bytes Converter (bit to B)

Formula

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

B = bit × 0.125

Example calculation

Convert 10 bit to B:

10 bit × 0.125 = 1.25 B

Conversion table

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
15	1.8750
20	2.5000
25	3.1250
30	3.7500
35	4.3750
40	5.0000
45	5.6250
50	6.2500
55	6.8750
60	7.5000
65	8.1250
70	8.7500
75	9.3750
80	10.0000
85	10.6250
90	11.2500
95	11.8750
100	12.5000
200	25.0000
500	62.5000
1000	125.0000

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

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.