Bits to Bytes Converter
Convert bit to byte instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert bit to byte
Data-size conversions help when checking download limits, storage capacity, backup sizes or mobile data caps, where marketing units and operating-system units don't always agree.
Typical values: 0.5 bit is about 0.0625 B, and 100 bit works out to roughly 12.5 B. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.125, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the bits doubles the bytes.
Drive makers count in powers of 1000 while many systems display powers of 1024, which is why advertised and reported capacities differ.
How to convert bit to byte
One bit equals 0.125 bytes. To convert, multiply the number of bits by 0.125:
bytes = bits × 0.125
For example, 10 bits × 0.125 = 1.25 bytes.
Bits to bytes conversion table
| Data (bit) | Bytes (B) |
|---|---|
| 1 bit | 0.125 B |
| 2 bit | 0.25 B |
| 3 bit | 0.375 B |
| 5 bit | 0.625 B |
| 10 bit | 1.25 B |
| 20 bit | 2.5 B |
| 50 bit | 6.25 B |
| 100 bit | 12.5 B |
FAQ
How many bytes are in a bit?
One bit = 0.125 bytes.
How do I convert bytes back to bits?
Divide by 0.125, or use the bytes to bits converter.