/
Convert bits (b) to bytes (B). Understand internet download speeds (Mbps to MB/s) and computer architecture bitwidths.
Divide bits by 8 to convert to bytes.
Multiply bytes by 8 to convert to bits.
Quick reference lookup values
| Bits (b) | Bytes (B) |
|---|---|
| 8 b | 1 B |
| 16 b | 2 B |
| 32 b | 4 B |
| 64 b | 8 B |
| 128 b | 16 B |
| 256 b | 32 B |
| 512 b | 64 B |
| 1024 b | 128 B |
| 8192 b | 1024 B |
| 100000 b | 12500 B |
| 1000000 b | 125000 B |
Internet service providers quote speed in Megabits per second (Mbps). Since 1 byte = 8 bits, a 100 Mbps connection downloads files at 100 ÷ 8 = 12.5 Megabytes per second (MB/s).
Explore related unit conversions or use our comprehensive universal unit converter.