Computer science · Grades 6–10
Bits and bytes
A bit is a binary digit; a byte contains eight bits.
The key idea
A bit is a binary digit; a byte contains eight bits.
1 byte = 8 bits
Worked examples
How many bits are in 9696 bytes?
9696 × 8 = 77568
77568
How many bits are in 1302 bytes?
1302 × 8 = 10416
10416
Try it yourself
How many bits are in 3851 bytes?
How many bits are in 3360 bytes?
Check your understanding
Answers and marking notes
- 30808
3851 × 8 = 30808
- 26880
3360 × 8 = 26880
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