Convert bits to bytes
Bit (bit) to byte (B). One bit equals 0.125 bytes.
Formula
Bit to byte conversion table
| Bits | Bytes | Bytes | Bits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bit | 0.125 B | 1 B | 8 bit |
| 2 bit | 0.25 B | 2 B | 16 bit |
| 3 bit | 0.375 B | 3 B | 24 bit |
| 5 bit | 0.625 B | 5 B | 40 bit |
| 10 bit | 1.25 B | 10 B | 80 bit |
| 20 bit | 2.5 B | 20 B | 160 bit |
| 50 bit | 6.25 B | 50 B | 400 bit |
| 100 bit | 12.5 B | 100 B | 800 bit |
| 500 bit | 62.5 B | 500 B | 4000 bit |
| 1000 bit | 125 B | 1000 B | 8000 bit |
To convert bits to bytes, divide the number of bits by 8. One bit equals 0.125 bytes, and one byte equals 8 bits, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 bit comes to 1.25 B. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a digital storage conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common bit values already worked out in bytes, plus the reverse byte to bit direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many bytes are in a bit?
One bit equals 0.125 bytes. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of bits by 0.125 to get bytes.
What is the formula to convert bits to bytes?
Use bytes = bits ÷ 8. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert bytes back to bits?
Go the other way by using one byte equals 8 bits. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this bit to byte converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.