Convert 1 Byte to Bits

How big is 1 byte? How many bits are in 1 byte? 1 bytes to bits conversion.

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1 Byte =

8 Bits

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Result in Plain English

1 byte is equal to exactly 8 bits.

In Scientific Notation

1 byte

= 1 x 10⁰ bytes

= 8 x 10⁰ bits

Bytes

A byte is 8 bits. It can store up to 2⁸ (256) different values, or one character of ASCII text.

Bits

A bit is the basic unit of information. It can only have two possible values: 0 or 1.