Bit (b) to Word (word) converter

Converting from Bit (b) to Word (word) | Data storage (1KB=1024B)

What is Bit (b)

A bit (b) is the most basic unit of data in computing and digital communications. It can have a value of either 0 or 1, representing the binary system that underpins all digital encoding and processing. Bits are often used to quantify information, and they play a crucial role in data storage, transmission rates, and overall processing capabilities.

What is Word (word)

A word is another unit of data storage that consists of 2 bytes. Since one byte equals 8 bits, one word defines a storage size of 16 bits (2×8=16). Words are typically used in programming and data structuring, providing a more manageable unit than bits when dealing with larger data sizes.

Conversion Formulas

To convert bits to words, you can use the following formulas:

  • 1(b)=0.0625(word)
  • 1(word)=16(b)

Examples

Here are some examples to illustrate the conversion from bits to words:

  1. To convert 9 bits to words:

    9(b)=9×0.0625(word)=0.5625(word)
  2. For 11 bits:

    11(b)=11×0.0625(word)=0.6875(word)
  3. For 14 bits:

    14(b)=14×0.0625(word)=0.875(word)
  4. Now, converting back from words to bits:

    • To convert 1 word to bits:
      1(word)=16(b)
  5. For 9 words:

    9(word)=9×16(b)=144(b)
  6. For 11 words:

    11(word)=11×16(b)=176(b)
  7. For 14 words:

    14(word)=14×16(b)=224(b)

With these formulas and examples, you can easily convert between bits and words depending on your data storage needs.

Bit to Word conversion table

b to word conversion table

Bit (b)Word (word)
0.01 b0.000625 word
0.1 b0.00625 word
1 b0.0625 word
2 b0.125 word
3 b0.1875 word
4 b0.25 word
5 b0.3125 word
6 b0.375 word
7 b0.4375 word
8 b0.5 word
9 b0.5625 word
10 b0.625 word
10 b0.625 word
20 b1.25 word
30 b1.875 word
40 b2.5 word
50 b3.125 word
60 b3.75 word
70 b4.375 word
80 b5 word
90 b5.625 word
100 b6.25 word
1 000 b62.5 word
2 000 b125 word
3 000 b187.5 word
4 000 b250 word
5 000 b312.5 word
6 000 b375 word
7 000 b437.5 word
8 000 b500 word
9 000 b562.5 word
10 000 b625 word