Bits to Bytes formula
bytes = bits × 0.125
Multiply the number of bits by 0.125 to get bytes. To go the other way, multiply by 8 instead, or use the bytes to bits converter.
Bits to Bytes conversion table
Common bits to bytes values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.
| Bits | Bytes |
|---|---|
| 1 bit | 0.125 B |
| 2 bit | 0.25 B |
| 3 bit | 0.375 B |
| 4 bit | 0.5 B |
| 5 bit | 0.625 B |
| 10 bit | 1.25 B |
| 15 bit | 1.875 B |
| 20 bit | 2.5 B |
| 25 bit | 3.125 B |
| 50 bit | 6.25 B |
| 75 bit | 9.375 B |
| 100 bit | 12.5 B |
| 250 bit | 31.25 B |
| 500 bit | 62.5 B |
| 1,000 bit | 125 B |
Worked example
To convert 10 bit to bytes, multiply by 0.125: the result is 1.25 B. Decimal units use powers of 1,000; binary IEC units use powers of 1,024. One gigabyte is not the same as one gibibyte.
Frequently asked questions
How many bytes are in a bit?
One bit equals 0.125 bytes (1 bit = 0.125 B).
What is 10 bits in bytes?
10 bit converts to 1.25 B. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.
How do I convert bytes back to bits?
Reverse the calculation: one byte equals 8 bits. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the bytes to bits page.
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