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Bytes/Bits converter
Convert between digital storage and data transfer units
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Understanding bytes and bits
Bit vs Byte
A bit (b) is the smallest unit of data. A byte (B) equals 8 bits. Notice the capitalization: lowercase "b" for bits, uppercase "B" for bytes.
Megabit (Mb) vs Megabyte (MB)
1 Megabyte (MB) = 8 Megabits (Mb). Internet speeds are often measured in Megabits per second (Mbps), while file sizes use Megabytes (MB).
Decimal vs Binary
Kilobyte (kB) uses 1,000 bytes (decimal), while Kibibyte (KiB) uses 1,024 bytes (binary). Modern storage typically uses decimal units.
Common examples
A 100 Mbps internet connection can download at 12.5 MB/s. A 1 GB file equals 8,000 Mb or 8,192 Mib.