Bytes to Data Converter
Byte to Bit Conversion
1 Byte = 8 Bit
Convert between Byte and Bit with step-by-step calculations.
Unit Information
Byte (B)
A unit of digital information that most commonly consists of 8 bits.
System: Binary
Bit (b)
The fundamental unit of information in computing and digital communications.
System: Binary
Conversion Process
This conversion uses Bit as the base unit. We'll first convert Byte to Bit, then convert from Bit to Bit.
Step 1: Convert from Byte to Bit
1 × 8 = 8
Result: 8 Bit
Step 2: Convert from Bit to Bit
8 × 1 = 8
Result: 8 Bit
Direct Conversion Factor
1 × 8 = 8
Direct conversion: 1 Byte = 8 Bit
Byte (B)
System: Binary
Definition:A sequence of a fixed number of bits (usually 8) capable of representing a single character.
Origin: Coined by Werner Buchholz during the early design phase of the IBM Stretch computer.
Common Usage: The standard unit for measuring computer memory and storage capacity.
Synonyms: octet (sometimes)