Bits & Bytes Converter
Convert between bits and bytes accurately. Essential for data transmission and storage calculations.
Result
- Bits
- 0 bits
- Bytes
- 0 bytes
Formula & Guide
Conversion Formulas
÷8
Bits to Bytes
Bytes = Bits ÷ 8
Divide bits by 8 to get bytes
×8
Bytes to Bits
Bits = Bytes × 8
Multiply bytes by 8 to get bits
Step-by-Step Scenario
Example Scenario
Value
64 bits
Target Unit
bytes
1
Apply Conversion Formula
- Bytes = Bits ÷ 8
2
Calculate
- Bytes = 64 ÷ 8
Additional Examples
Bytes to Bits
Input: 16 bytes
Result
16 × 8 = 128 bits
Bits to Bytes
Input: 1024 bits
Result
1024 ÷ 8 = 128 bytes
Characteristics of Bits & Bytes Conversion
Exact Conversion
The conversion is exact: 1 byte = exactly 8 bits. There are no rounding errors in this conversion.
Simple Formula
Simple multiplication or division by 8. Easy to calculate mentally for small values.
Real-Time Conversion
Instant conversion as you type. Both directions are calculated simultaneously.
Bidirectional
Convert from bits to bytes or bytes to bits with equal accuracy and precision.
Important Notes
- The conversion is exact: 1 byte = exactly 8 bits. No rounding errors.
- Data speeds are typically measured in bits per second (bps), while file sizes are measured in bytes.
- Network bandwidth is usually advertised in bits per second (Mbps), but file downloads show bytes per second (MB/s).
- When calculating data transfer times, remember to convert between bits and bytes correctly.
- For storage calculations, bytes are more commonly used. For transmission speeds, bits are more common.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about bits and bytes conversion.