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8 bits to byte

8 bits equals 1 byte.

Answer: 8 bits = 1 byte. Multiply the value in bits by 0.125 to get bytes, or divide by 8 to go the other way.
Answer
8 bits =
1
byte
8 × 0.125 = 1

How to convert 8 bits to bytes

1

The formula

Multiply the value in bits by 0.125 to get bytes, or divide by 8 to go the other way.

bytes = bits × 0.125

2

Apply it to 8 bits

8 × 0.125 = 1

Rounded for everyday use: 1 bytes.

3

A quick mental estimate

As a rule of thumb, multiply by about 0.12: 8 × 0.12 ≈ 0.96 bytes. The exact result is 1 bytes, so the shortcut is within 5%.

Nearby values

bitsbytes
0.80.1
20.25
40.5
60.75
81
101.25
121.5
162
405
8010

Convert any other value

Need a different number? Use the main bits to bytes converter to convert any value instantly, in either direction.

Going the other way, 1 bytes converts back to 8 bits. Use the bytes to bits converter for any value.

Frequently asked questions

What is 8 bits in bytes?

8 bits is 1 byte.

How do you convert bits to bytes?

Multiply the value in bits by 0.125 to get bytes, or divide by 8 to go the other way. For example, 8 × 0.125 = 1.

Is 8 bits exactly 1 bytes?

Yes — with the formula used on this page the result is exact.

How many bits is 1 bytes?

1 bytes is 8 bits.