Bit & Byte Unit Converter

This converter is a convenient and versatile tool to switch between different units of digital information, including SI (International System of Units) values and binary values.

This enables you to work with data storage, communication, programming, and education more effectively.

Convert between byte and bit units

Prefixes for multiples of
bits (b) or bytes (B)

Decimal
Value	SI
1000	k	kilo
1000²	M	mega
1000³	G	giga
1000⁴	T	tera
1000⁵	P	peta
1000⁶	E	exa
1000⁷	Z	zetta
1000⁸	Y	yotta

Binary
Value	IEC		JEDEC
1024	Ki	kibi	K	kilo
1024²	Mi	mebi	M	mega
1024³	Gi	gibi	G	giga
1024⁴	Ti	tebi	–
1024⁵	Pi	pebi	–
1024⁶	Ei	exbi	–
1024⁷	Zi	zebi	–
1024⁸	Yi	yobi	–

Bit: A bit is the smallest unit of data in a computer and can have a value of either 0 or 1. It represents a binary digit, the basic building block of digital information and computation. Bits are used to represent the state of electronic switches in a computer's memory or processing units.

Byte: A byte consists of 8 bits and is the basic unit of storage in most computer systems. Bytes are used to represent characters, numbers, and other types of data. For example, a single byte can represent a letter of the alphabet, a digit, or a special character.

Bit & Byte Unit Converter is useful for:

Data Storage: Computers store and process data in binary format, using bits and bytes. Our converter allows users to easily convert between different units of data storage, such as bits, bytes, kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), and so on. This is particularly useful when dealing with file sizes, memory capacities, and data transfer rates.

Communication: When transferring data over networks or between devices, it's common to measure data transfer rates in bits per second (bps) or bytes per second (Bps). Our converter facilitates conversions between these units, helping users understand and compare data transfer speeds more effectively.

File Sizes: File sizes on computers are often expressed in bytes or larger units like kilobytes, megabytes, or gigabytes. Our converter allows users to convert between these units, making it easier to manage storage space, analyze disk usage, and transfer files between devices with different storage capacities.

Programming: In programming and software development, understanding and working with bits and bytes is essential. Our converter helps programmers convert between different units of data representation and manipulation, aiding in tasks such as bitwise operations, memory allocation, and network programming.

Education: Our converter serves as a valuable educational tool for students learning about computer science, digital electronics, and information technology. By providing a user-friendly interface for converting between bits and bytes and other units, it helps reinforce understanding of fundamental concepts in computing.