Bytes to Bits
Convert bytes (B) to bits (bit) instantly — with formula and reference table.
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Quick answer: 1 B = 8 bit. To convert bytes to bits, multiply by B × 8.
Converting bytes to bits
This converter changes a value in bytes (B) into bits (bit). One byte equals 8 bit. One byte equals 8 bits. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — enter a value and the result updates instantly, in either direction.
Formula
bit = B × 8
Example
Convert 10 B to bit: 10 × 8 = 80 bit.
Bytes to Bits conversion table
| Bytes (B) | Bits (bit) |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 8 bit |
| 2 B | 16 bit |
| 3 B | 24 bit |
| 5 B | 40 bit |
| 10 B | 80 bit |
| 20 B | 160 bit |
| 25 B | 200 bit |
| 50 B | 400 bit |
| 100 B | 800 bit |
Popular bytes to bits conversions
Quick answers for the B values people look up most often:
- 4 B = 32 bit
- 6 B = 48 bit
- 7 B = 56 bit
- 8 B = 64 bit
- 9 B = 72 bit
- 12 B = 96 bit
- 15 B = 120 bit
- 30 B = 240 bit
- 40 B = 320 bit
- 60 B = 480 bit
- 75 B = 600 bit
- 80 B = 640 bit
- 90 B = 720 bit
- 150 B = 1200 bit
- 200 B = 1600 bit
- 250 B = 2000 bit
- 500 B = 4000 bit
- 1000 B = 8000 bit
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How to use this converter
- Enter a value in the bytes (B) field.
- Read the converted value in bits (bit) below.
- Type into the bit field instead to convert in reverse, or use the swap button.
Frequently asked questions
How many bits are in a byte?
1 byte equals 8 bits.
How do I convert 10 bytes to bits?
10 times 8 = 80 bits.
Why does a 100 Mbps connection give about 12 MB/s?
Divide 100 megabits by 8 to get 12.5 megabytes per second.
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