1 B = 1 bytes
Bytes (B) Conversion
Byte is the fundamental unit of digital storage, equal to 8 bits. Nearly every other storage unit on this page is defined as a multiple of the byte. Also see: Gigabytes.
Byte at a Glance
- Symbol
- B
- System
- Fundamental unit
- Definition
- 8 bits = 2³ bits
- Exact value
- 1 byte · 8 bits
- Used for
- File sizes, memory addressing, character encoding (ASCII, UTF-8)
Read Your B Value in Every Other Unit
Type to narrow, everything else stays on screen
| Fundamental | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bit (b) | 8 | b |
| Nibble (nibble) | 2 | nibble |
| Decimal (SI) | ||
| Kilobyte (KB) | 0.001 | KB |
| Megabyte (MB) | 0.000001 | MB |
| Gigabyte (GB) | 0.000000001 | GB |
| Terabyte (TB) | 1.0000e-12 | TB |
| Petabyte (PB) | 1.0000e-15 | PB |
| Exabyte (EB) | 1.0000e-18 | EB |
| Zettabyte (ZB) | 1.0000e-21 | ZB |
| Yottabyte (YB) | 1.0000e-24 | YB |
| Binary (IEC) | ||
| Kibibyte (KiB) | 0.000976563 | KiB |
| Mebibyte (MiB) | 0.000000954 | MiB |
| Gibibyte (GiB) | 9.3132e-10 | GiB |
| Tebibyte (TiB) | 9.0949e-13 | TiB |
| Pebibyte (PiB) | 8.8818e-16 | PiB |
| Exbibyte (EiB) | 8.6736e-19 | EiB |
| Zebibyte (ZiB) | 8.4703e-22 | ZiB |
| Yobibyte (YiB) | 8.2718e-25 | YiB |
| Decimal Bits | ||
| Kilobit (Kb) | 0.008 | Kb |
| Megabit (Mb) | 0.000008 | Mb |
| Gigabit (Gb) | 0.000000008 | Gb |
| Terabit (Tb) | 8.0000e-12 | Tb |
| Petabit (Pb) | 8.0000e-15 | Pb |
| Exabit (Eb) | 8.0000e-18 | Eb |
| Zettabit (Zb) | 8.0000e-21 | Zb |
| Yottabit (Yb) | 8.0000e-24 | Yb |
| Binary Bits | ||
| Kibibit (Kib) | 0.0078125 | Kib |
| Mebibit (Mib) | 0.000007629 | Mib |
| Gibibit (Gib) | 0.000000007 | Gib |
| Tebibit (Tib) | 7.2760e-12 | Tib |
| Pebibit (Pib) | 7.1054e-15 | Pib |
| Exbibit (Eib) | 6.9389e-18 | Eib |
| Zebibit (Zib) | 6.7763e-21 | Zib |
| Yobibit (Yib) | 6.6174e-24 | Yib |
Byte (B) Among Data Storage Units
What Is a Byte (B)? Definition and Size
A byte consists of 8 bits and is the standard unit for measuring digital storage. One byte can represent 256 different values (0-255). The B symbol is widely used in computing to represent bytes, making it essential for storage calculations and data transfer planning. Related: Terabytes.
Understanding how bytes relate to other storage units helps when sizing drives, planning backups, or estimating download times. Whether you're working with standard units, accurate conversion is crucial for proper capacity planning.
Common uses: File sizes, memory addressing, character encoding (ASCII, UTF-8) See also: Megabits.
1 byte (B) = 1 bytes — the byte storage unit definition used across this data storage converter.
Quick Facts: Byte (B) Storage Unit
- Symbol: B
- Unit type: Fundamental
- 1 Byte = 1 bytes
- 1 Byte = 0.001 kilobytes (KB)
- Category: data storage converter, digital capacity calculator
How to Use the Byte Storage Converter
- Enter a byte (B) value in the converter above.
- All 35 data storage equivalents — bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes and beyond — update instantly.
- Click any storage unit link below for a dedicated B-to-unit conversion page with formula and table.
Byte at a Glance
| Symbol | B |
|---|---|
| Type | Fundamental You might also need: Zebibytes. |
| Bytes equivalent | 1 bytes |
| Common uses | File sizes, memory addressing, character encoding (ASCII, UTF-8) |
Bytes (B) to Bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB — Conversion Table
| B | Bytes | KB | MB | GB | TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0.001 | 0.000001 | 0.000000001 | 0.000000000001 |
| 5 | 5 | 0.005 | 0.000005 | 0.000000005 | 0.000000000005 |
| 10 | 10 | 0.01 | 0.00001 | 0.00000001 | 0.00000000001 |
| 25 | 25 | 0.025 | 0.000025 | 0.000000025 | 0.000000000025 |
| 50 | 50 | 0.05 | 0.00005 | 0.00000005 | 0.00000000005 |
| 100 | 100 | 0.1 | 0.0001 | 0.0000001 | 0.0000000001 |
| 500 | 500 | 0.5 | 0.0005 | 0.0000005 | 0.0000000005 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | 0.001 | 0.000001 | 0.000000001 |
FAQs: Byte (B) Storage Conversion
How many bytes are in 1 byte?
1 Byte (B) equals 1 bytes.
How do I convert bytes to other data storage units?
Enter a value in the bytes field above — the converter instantly recalculates the equivalent in all 35 storage units, from bits to yottabytes, using the B to bits conversion factor.
Is a byte the same as a byte?
Yes, 1 byte equals exactly 1 byte.
What is a byte (B) commonly used for?
File sizes, memory addressing, character encoding (ASCII, UTF-8).
Convert Bytes to Any Other Unit
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