Data Storage
Browse Data Storage conversions1 byte = 8 bit
Precision
How This Conversion Works
Byte and bit are both used for data storage conversions. This page converts 1 byte into 8 bit using the formula shown below.
Use this result for quick checks, comparisons, and everyday reference. For work that depends on exact precision, review the rounding setting and the assumption note before using the number.
The precision controls let you switch between a shorter result, the standard readable result, and scientific notation when the value is very large or very small.
Unit Notes
- byte (B) is the base unit used for data storage conversions.
- 1 bit (b) equals 0.125 byte.
Conversion Questions
How do you convert byte to bit?
This page converts byte to bit using this formula: (1 x 1) / 0.125.
What is 1 byte in bit?
1 byte equals 8 bit.
How many decimals does this converter show?
Displayed to 10 decimal places, trimmed for readability. The precision buttons can also show a shorter result or scientific notation.
Equivalent Values
8
bit
1
byte
0.001
kilobyte
0.000001
megabyte
0.000000001
gigabyte
0
terabyte
0.0009765625
kibibyte
0.0000009537
mebibyte
0.0000000009
gibibyte
0
tebibyte
Nearby Values
0.5 byte
4 bit
1 byte
8 bit
2 byte
16 bit
5 byte
40 bit
10 byte
80 bit
- Formula
- (1 x 1) / 0.125
- Rounding
- Displayed to 10 decimal places, trimmed for readability.
- Assumption
- Decimal storage units use base 1000. Binary storage units use IEC base 1024, such as KiB, MiB, GiB, and TiB.