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Bits to Bytes Converter

Quick answer: 1 bit = 0.125 B. To convert bits to bytes, divide by 8.

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Bytes = Bits × 0.125

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Bits to Bytes conversion table

BitsBytes
1 bit0.125 B
2 bit0.25 B
5 bit0.625 B
10 bit1.25 B
25 bit3.125 B
50 bit6.25 B
100 bit12.5 B

How to convert bits to bytes

Bytes = Bits × 0.125. For example, 2 bit = 0.25 B. Type a value in either box above: the other one updates instantly, both ways.

What is a bit?

A bit is the smallest unit of digital data, a single 0 or 1; 8 bits make a byte.

What is a byte?

A byte (B) is 8 bits, enough to store one ASCII character.

How do I convert bits to bytes?

Use the formula Bytes = Bits × 0.125. Type a value in the bits box and the result appears instantly.

How many bytes are in 1 bit?

1 bit = 0.125 B.

Is this converter free and private?

Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up, and the calculation runs in your browser: nothing is sent to a server.

Is 1 GB 1000 MB or 1024 MB?

This converter uses decimal SI prefixes, like drive makers and Google: 1 GB = 1000 MB. Operating systems such as Windows count in binary units (1 GiB = 1024 MiB), which is why a 1 TB drive shows about 931 GB.