Byte per Second to Bit per Second Converter
One Byte per Second equals 8 Bit per Second (1 B-s = 8 bps). Multiply a Byte per Second value by 8 to get the equivalent in Bit per Second. Use the calculator above for instant results, or follow the formula, worked examples, and reference table below.
Formula
bps = B-s × 8
Multiply the Byte per Second value by 8 to get the equivalent value in Bit per Second.
Example Conversions
1 Byte per Second (B-s)
8 Bit per Second (bps)
5 Byte per Second (B-s)
40 Bit per Second (bps)
10 Byte per Second (B-s)
80 Bit per Second (bps)
25 Byte per Second (B-s)
200 Bit per Second (bps)
100 Byte per Second (B-s)
800 Bit per Second (bps)
Conversion Table
| Byte per Second (B-s) | Bit per Second (bps) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.8 |
| 0.5 | 4 |
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 250 | 2000 |
| 500 | 4000 |
| 1000 | 8000 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Byte per Second values to Bit per Second without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Byte per Second (B-s) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 8.
- For example, 10 Byte per Second × 8 = 80 Bit per Second.
- Label the result as Bit per Second (bps).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Byte per Second and one Bit per Second.
About Byte per Second and Bit per Second
The byte per second (B/s) equals 8 bits per second. It is commonly used in file transfer progress indicators and storage benchmarks where download or copy speed is expressed in bytes rather than bits. The bit per second (bps) is the SI base unit of data transfer rate — the number of binary digits transmitted or processed per second. It is the reference from which all other data-rate units are derived. One Byte per Second equals 8 Bit per Second (1 B-s = 8 bps). Byte per Second to Bit per Second conversion comes up most often in file download progress (browsers, torrent clients) and in storage copy speed in operating systems, typically when figures need restating for serial port and modem specifications.
Precision and Rounding: Data transfer rates are almost always quoted in SI decimal prefixes (1 Kbps = 1,000 bps), not binary (1 Kibps = 1,024 bps). Internet service providers universally use SI prefixes. When converting to bytes per second, remember 1 byte = 8 bits exactly — never round this factor.
Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).
Worked Example
15 Byte per Second equals 120 Bit per Second.
15 B-s × 8 = 120 bps
FAQ
How do I convert Byte per Second to Bit per Second?
Multiply the Byte per Second value by 8 to get the equivalent value in Bit per Second.
What is the formula for Byte per Second to Bit per Second?
The formula is bps = B-s × 8.
How many Bit per Second are in 1 Byte per Second?
1 Byte per Second equals 8 Bit per Second.
Can I convert Bit per Second back to Byte per Second?
Yes. 1 Bit per Second equals 0.125 Byte per Second, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Byte per Second and Bit per Second?
Byte per Second is shown as B-s and may also be searched as B/s, bytes per second, byte/s. Bit per Second is shown as bps and may also be searched as bit/s, bits per second, b/s.
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