Convert bytes to kbit
Bytes to kilobits. Enter a value to convert, or use the bytes to kbit chart further down the page.
1 byte equals 0.0078125 kilobits. Going the other way, 1 kilobit = 128 bytes.
Note. This converter uses the binary convention: 1 KB = 1024 bytes, 1 MB = 1024 KB, 1 GB = 1024 MB. That is what Windows, macOS and Linux report. Storage manufacturers instead use decimal SI units where 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes, which is why a “1 TB” drive shows up as about 931 GB.
How to convert bytes to kbit
To convert bytes to kilobits, multiply the byte value by 0.0078125. You can also divide by 128 to get the same answer.
kb = B × 0.0078125
Worked example
Convert 8 B to kilobits:
8 B = 0.0625 kb
bytes to kbit conversion chart
Use this bytes to kbit table for quick reference without typing anything.
| bytes (B) | kilobits (kb) |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 0.0078125 kb |
| 2 B | 0.015625 kb |
| 4 B | 0.03125 kb |
| 8 B | 0.0625 kb |
| 16 B | 0.125 kb |
| 32 B | 0.25 kb |
| 64 B | 0.5 kb |
| 128 B | 1 kb |
| 256 B | 2 kb |
| 512 B | 4 kb |
| 1,024 B | 8 kb |
What is a byte?
A byte is 8 bits, historically the space needed to store a single text character.
What is a kilobit?
A kilobit is 1,024 bits, which is 128 bytes. Note the lower-case b: a kilobit is one eighth the size of a kilobyte.
Frequently asked questions
How many kbit are in a byte?
1 bytes equals 0.0078125 kbit. Going the other way, 1 kbit is 128 bytes.
How do you convert bytes to kbit?
To convert bytes to kilobits, multiply the byte value by 0.0078125. You can also divide by 128 to get the same answer.
What is 10 bytes in kbit?
10 bytes equals 0.078125 kbit. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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