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Byte to Bit Conversion Formula

To convert from Byte (byte) to Bit (bit), use the following formula:

 Bit (bit)\textbf{ Bit} \text{ (bit)}

=8× Byte (byte)= 8\times \textbf{ Byte} \text{ (byte)}

With 88 is the ratio between the base units Bit (bit) and Byte (byte).

Example

Let's convert 5 Byte (byte) to Bit (bit).

Using the formula:

5×8=405 \times 8 = 40

Therefore, 5 Byte (byte) is equal to 4040 Bit (bit).

What is a Byte (byte)?

A Byte (byte) is a base unit of digital. The plural form is Bytes.

What is a Bit (bit)?

A Bit (bit) is a base unit of digital. The plural form is Bits.

Byte to Bit Conversion Table

Here are some quick reference conversions from Byte (byte) to Bit (bit):

BytesBits
0.000001 byte0.0000080.000008 bit
0.001 byte0.0080.008 bit
0.1 byte0.80.8 bit
1 byte88 bit
2 byte1616 bit
3 byte2424 bit
4 byte3232 bit
5 byte4040 bit
6 byte4848 bit
7 byte5656 bit
8 byte6464 bit
9 byte7272 bit
10 byte8080 bit
20 byte160160 bit
30 byte240240 bit
40 byte320320 bit
50 byte400400 bit
100 byte800800 bit
1000 byte80008000 bit
10000 byte8000080000 bit

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