Convert Bits to Bytes
Bits (b) to Bytes (B) — the formula, a worked example and a live converter, all in your browser.
Result
Bits to Bytes formula
To convert, multiply by the fixed factor below:
B = b × 0.125
Worked example
1 b = 1 × 0.125 = 0.125 B.
Bits to Bytes conversion table
| Bits (b) | Bytes (B) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.125 |
| 5 | 0.625 |
| 10 | 1.25 |
| 100 | 12.5 |
| 500 | 62.5 |
| 1,000 | 125 |
Common uses
Essential for turning network speeds (megabits per second) into real-world download sizes, since files are measured in bytes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert bits to bytes?
Multiply the number of bits by 0.125 to get bytes (B = b × 0.125).
How many bytes are in a bit?
One bit equals 0.125 bytes.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact decimal (1000-based) and binary (1024-based) definitions and runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded.