Bit to Byte Converter
Convert bit to byte instantly.
Standard data storage units
byte 12.5
kilobyte 0.0125
megabyte 0
gigabyte 0
terabyte 0
Fun comparisons
text messages 💬~ 0.08
smartphone photos 📷~ Less than 0.01
MP3 songs 🎵~ Less than 0.01
HD movies 🎬~ Less than 0.01
1 TB hard drives 💾~ Less than 0.01
How to convert bit to byte
Enter your value in bit and see the result in byte instantly. The converter includes real-world comparisons - like photos, songs and HD movies - to help you picture what the number means in practice.
Bits are the smallest unit of digital data used to measure network speeds; bytes are the standard for file sizes and storage capacity. There are exactly 8 bits in a byte.
Need the opposite direction? Convert byte to bit just as easily, or explore all our data storage conversions.
Common bit to byte conversions
| Bit (bit) | Byte (B) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.125 |
| 5 | 0.625 |
| 10 | 1.25 |
| 25 | 3.125 |
| 50 | 6.25 |
| 100 | 12.5 |
| 500 | 62.5 |
| 1000 | 125 |
Frequently asked questions
1 bit equals 0.125 byte.
Multiply by 0.125. For example, 5 bit = 0.625 B.
A 160-bit SMS message equals 20 bytes.
1 byte equals 8 bit.
100 bit equals 12.5 byte.