Bytes/Bits Converter 💾
Free online bytes and bits converter. Convert bytes to bits, KB to MB, GB to TB and all digital storage units instantly. Includes byte to bit calculator with formulas.
📐 Conversion Formula
Common Digital Storage Conversions
Quick Storage Conversions
Byte to Bits
× 8
1 Byte = 8 bits
KB to Bytes
× 1,024
1 KB = 1,024 Bytes
MB to KB
× 1,024
1 MB = 1,024 KB
GB to MB
× 1,024
1 GB = 1,024 MB
Converter Performance Metrics
How to Use Bytes/Bits Converter
Step 1: Enter Storage Value
Type the digital storage value you want to convert in the "From" field. The converter accepts any positive number including decimals. For example, enter 1024 for 1024 bytes or 8 for 8 bits depending on your selected unit.
Step 2: Select Source Unit
Choose the unit of your input storage from the "From" dropdown. Options include bits, bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB and more. Select the unit that matches your file size or data measurement.
Step 3: Select Target Unit
Pick the unit you want to convert to from the "To" dropdown. The conversion happens automatically in real-time as you change units. The formula used for conversion is displayed below for reference.
Step 4: Use Results
View the converted result in the "To" field. Click Copy to copy the result to clipboard, Swap to reverse conversion direction, or Reset to start over. All calculations are instant and accurate.
Understanding Digital Storage Units
What are Bits and Bytes?
Bit (b) is the smallest unit of digital information—binary digit representing 0 or 1. Byte (B) is 8 bits grouped together, the basic addressable unit in computer memory. One byte can represent 256 different values (2⁸). Bits measure data transfer rates (Mbps), bytes measure storage capacity (MB, GB).
Key Relationships: \( 1 \text{ Byte} = 8 \text{ bits} \), \( 1 \text{ KB} = 1,024 \text{ Bytes} \), \( 1 \text{ MB} = 1,024 \text{ KB} = 1,048,576 \text{ Bytes} \), \( 1 \text{ GB} = 1,024 \text{ MB} \), \( 1 \text{ TB} = 1,024 \text{ GB} \). Note: Binary (1024) vs Decimal (1000) systems exist. Computer storage uses binary (1024-based). Networking often uses decimal (1000-based).
Common Storage Units Explained
Kilobyte (KB) / Kilobit (Kb): KB = 1,024 bytes, Kb = 1,000 bits. Small text file ~10 KB. Email ~100 KB. Important: uppercase B = bytes, lowercase b = bits. Internet speeds in Kb/s or Mb/s (bits), file sizes in KB/MB (bytes). To convert: 8 Kb = 1 KB.
Megabyte (MB) / Megabit (Mb): MB = 1,024 KB, Mb = 1,000 Kb. MP3 song ~3-5 MB. High-res photo ~5-10 MB. 1-minute video ~50-100 MB. 100 Mbps internet = 12.5 MB/s download speed (divide by 8). Common confusion: ISPs advertise Mbps (bits), downloads show MB/s (bytes).
Gigabyte (GB) / Terabyte (TB): GB = 1,024 MB, TB = 1,024 GB. HD movie ~4-8 GB. Modern games 50-100 GB. Phone storage 64-512 GB. Hard drives 1-4 TB. Cloud storage plans in GB/TB. Smartphone data plans in GB. 1 TB = 1,024 GB = 1,048,576 MB.
Common Use Cases
🌐 Internet Speed
Convert between Mbps (megabits per second) and MB/s (megabytes per second). ISPs advertise in Mbps, downloads show MB/s. 100 Mbps ÷ 8 = 12.5 MB/s actual download speed. Essential for understanding real internet performance and file download times.
💾 Storage Planning
Calculate storage needs for phones, computers, servers, and cloud services. Know how many photos, videos, or files fit in available space. Compare storage options (64GB vs 128GB phone). Estimate backup requirements. Essential for device purchases and data management.
📱 Mobile Data Usage
Understand data plan limits in GB or MB. Calculate how much video streaming, music, browsing uses data. 1 hour HD video ~3 GB. 1 hour music ~50 MB. Essential for avoiding overage charges and choosing right data plan size.
🎥 Media Files
Convert video, audio, photo file sizes. Understand compression, quality trade-offs. 4K video uses ~400 MB/min. 1080p video ~150 MB/min. RAW photo ~25 MB, JPEG ~5 MB. Critical for content creators, videographers, and photographers managing storage.
💻 Software Development
Calculate memory requirements, file sizes, database storage, and bandwidth needs. Optimize application performance by understanding data sizes. Essential for system design, capacity planning, and performance optimization in programming and IT infrastructure.
☁️ Cloud Services
Compare cloud storage plans (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud). Understand subscription tiers—5GB free, 100GB, 1TB, 2TB paid. Calculate cost per GB. Manage uploads, downloads within storage limits. Essential for personal backup and business data storage planning.