Convert Bit to Byte
Use this free converter to change bits (bit) into bytes (B). Bit and byte both measure digital storage. As a quick reference, 1 bit equals 0.125 B, and 1 B equals 8 bit.
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Byte (B)
0.125
1 bit = 0.125 B
Digital Storage conversion table
| Bit | Byte |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00125 |
| 0.1 | 0.0125 |
| 0.5 | 0.0625 |
| 1 | 0.125 |
| 2 | 0.25 |
| 3 | 0.375 |
| 5 | 0.625 |
| 10 | 1.25 |
| 20 | 2.5 |
| 25 | 3.125 |
| 50 | 6.25 |
| 100 | 12.5 |
| 1,000 | 125 |
How to convert Bit to Byte
Multiply the bit value by 0.125 to get bytes.
- Enter the number of bits you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in bytes.
- Worked example: 15 bit × 0.125 = 1.875 B.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (byte to bit).
About these units
Bit (bit)
- Definition
- A bit is the smallest unit of digital information, representing a single 0 or 1.
- History
- The concept was formalised by Claude Shannon in 1948 as the basic unit of information.
- Current use
- Bits underpin all digital data; network speeds are measured in bits per second.
Byte (B)
- Definition
- A byte (B) is a unit of digital information made up of 8 bits, enough to store a single character.
- History
- The term was coined at IBM in the 1950s; the 8-bit byte became standard with early microprocessors.
- Current use
- Bytes are the fundamental unit for file sizes and memory in computing.
Frequently asked questions
How many bytes are in a bit?
There are 0.125 B in 1 bit. To convert, multiply the number of bits by 0.125.
How do I convert bits to bytes?
Multiply the bit value by 0.125 to get bytes. For example, 10 bit = 1.25 B.
Is this bit-to-byte converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Bit to other digital storage units
| Unit | 1 Bit equals |
|---|---|
| Byte (B) | 0.125 B |
| Kilobyte (KB) | 0.00012207031 KB |
| Megabyte (MB) | 1.1921e-7 MB |
| Gigabyte (GB) | 1.1642e-10 GB |
| Terabyte (TB) | 1.1369e-13 TB |
| Petabyte (PB) | 1.1102e-16 PB |
| Kilobit (Kb) | 0.0009765625 Kb |
| Megabit (Mb) | 9.5367e-7 Mb |
| Gigabit (Gb) | 9.3132e-10 Gb |