Bytes to Bits

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Bytes to Bits

Converting Bytes to Bits

What are Bytes and Bits?

Byte is a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits. A single byte can represent 256 different values (from 0 to 255), and is the standard unit for measuring file sizes and data storage capacity.

Bit (binary digit) is the most fundamental unit of data in computing. Each bit stores a single binary value: 0 or 1. Bits are the building blocks of all digital communication and storage.

Bytes to Bits Formula

To convert bytes to bits, use this formula:

bits = bytes × 8

Common Conversions

  • 1 byte = 8 bits
  • 2 bytes = 16 bits
  • 4 bytes = 32 bits (IPv4 address)
  • 8 bytes = 64 bits (64-bit integer)
  • 16 bytes = 128 bits (IPv6 address)
  • 32 bytes = 256 bits (SHA-256 hash)
  • 1024 bytes = 8192 bits (1 KB)

Common Applications

  • Networking: converting file sizes (bytes) to transfer rates (bits per second)
  • Programming: calculating memory requirements for data structures
  • Hardware: understanding bus widths and data transfer capabilities
  • Telecommunications: converting between storage and bandwidth units

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