Bits to bytes converter
Bytes (B)
1 bit = 0.125 bytes
How to convert bits to bytes
B = b × 0.125
Multiply the number of bits by 0.125 to get bytes. Going the other way, divide by 0.125 (or multiply by 8).
One bit is exactly defined as 0.125 bytes (to 12 significant figures), and one byte is 8 bits.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 bits: 5 × 0.125 = 0.625 0.625 bytes.
- Convert 12.5 bits: 12.5 × 0.125 = 1.5625 1.5625 bytes.
- Convert 250 bits: 250 × 0.125 = 31.25 31.25 bytes.
Quick-reference table
| b | B |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.125 |
| 2 | 0.25 |
| 3 | 0.375 |
| 5 | 0.625 |
| 10 | 1.25 |
| 15 | 1.875 |
| 20 | 2.5 |
| 25 | 3.125 |
| 50 | 6.25 |
| 75 | 9.375 |
| 100 | 12.5 |
| 1,000 | 125 |
| B | b |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 15 | 120 |
| 20 | 160 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 75 | 600 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many bytes are in 1 bit?
1 bit equals 0.125 bytes.
What is the formula to convert bits to bytes?
Use B = b × 0.125. Multiply the number of bits by 0.125 to get bytes. Going the other way, divide by 0.125 (or multiply by 8).
What is 100 bits in bytes?
100 bits is 12.5 bytes.