Converting bytes to bits

If we have a number of bytes and want to convert it to bits, we can multiply the number of bits by 8, since there are 8 bits in a byte:

\text{bits} = \text{bytes} \times 8

Examples

Convert 8 bytes to bits

• 8 \times 8 = 64 bits
• Answer: 64 bits

Convert 128 bytes to bits

• 128 \times 8 = 1024 bits
• Answer: 1024 bits

Convert 625 bytes to bits

• 625 \times 8 = 5000 bits
• Answer: 5000 bits

Convert 1543.125 bytes to bits

• 1543.125 \times 8 = 12345 bits
• Answer: 12345 bits

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