Byte to Bit
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byte to bit Conversion Table
| byte (B) | bit (b) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 B | → | 0.08 b |
| 0.1 B | → | 0.8 b |
| 1.0 B | → | 8.0 b |
| 2.0 B | → | 16.0 b |
| 3.0 B | → | 24.0 b |
| 5.0 B | → | 40.0 b |
| 10.0 B | → | 80.0 b |
| 20.0 B | → | 160.0 b |
| 30.0 B | → | 240.0 b |
| 50.0 B | → | 400.0 b |
| 100.0 B | → | 800.0 b |
| 1000.0 B | → | 8000.0 b |
Example Conversion
To convert from byte to bit, multiply by 8.0.
For example: 22 byte = 22 × 8.0 = 176.0 bit
Unit History
About byte
The byte emerged as a convenient grouping of eight bits, capable of encoding a single ASCII character. It became the standard measure of memory and file sizes during the rise of modern computers.
About bit
The bit, short for binary digit, is the basic unit of information in computing. It represents a state of 0 or 1 and underpins every digital system from networking to storage.