Bit

b

Single binary digit (1/8 byte)

About Bit (b)

The most fundamental unit of digital information, a bit represents a single binary digit -- either 0 or 1. All digital data, from text to video, is ultimately encoded as sequences of bits. Network bandwidth is measured in bits per second, while storage capacity is typically measured in bytes (8 bits).

Category
Data Storage
Symbol
b
Also known as
bits
01

CONVERT TO

Byte B Kilobyte KB Megabyte MB Gigabyte GB Terabyte TB Petabyte PB Exabyte EB Kibibyte KiB Mebibyte MiB Gibibyte GiB Tebibyte TiB Pebibyte PiB Kilobit kb Megabit Mb Gigabit Gb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Bit (b)?

Single binary digit (1/8 byte)

How many Byte (B) are in one Bit (b)?

One Bit (b) equals 0.125 Byte (B).

How many Kilobyte (KB) are in one Bit (b)?

One Bit (b) equals 0.000125 Kilobyte (KB).

How many Megabyte (MB) are in one Bit (b)?

One Bit (b) equals 1.25 × 10⁻⁷ Megabyte (MB).

How do I convert Bit to Byte?

To convert Bit to Byte, multiply the value by 0.125 (1 b = 0.125 B).