Bits to Bytes Converter
Convert bits (b) to bytes (B)
Result
0.125 B
Bytes
1 b = 0.125 B
1 b in other units
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How to convert bits to bytes
There are 8 bits in one byte, so divide the number of bits by 8.
B = b ÷ 8
1 b = 0.125 B · 1 B = 8 b
Worked example
To convert 5 bits to bytes: 5 b ÷ 8 = 0.625 B.
About bits (b)
A bit is a single binary digit, 0 or 1. Eight bits make one byte.
About bytes (B)
A byte is 8 bits, enough to store one character of text.
More conversions
Bits to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many bytes are in one bit?
One bit equals 0.125 bytes.
How many bits are in one byte?
One byte equals 8 bits.
How do I convert bits to bytes?
Use the formula B = b ÷ 8. For example, 5 b ÷ 8 = 0.625 B.