Data Storage Converter

Convert data storage units including bit, nibble, byte, character, word and many more data storage units instantly and accurately.

2.5
10 bits (b) = 2.5 nibbles
Formula:
nibble = b × 0.25

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About Data Storage Units

Free online data storage converter - converts between 41 units of data storage, including bit [b], nibble, byte [B], character, etc. Also, explore many other unit converters or learn more about data storage unit conversions. Different unit systems are used worldwide, including the Metric System (SI) and the Imperial / US Customary System.

Metric System (SI)

The metric system is the most widely adopted international measurement standard. The base unit is the bit.

Imperial System (US)

The imperial system is commonly used in the United States and specialized international industries including aviation and maritime navigation.

Common Data Storage Units

Here are some of the most common data storage units and their abbreviations.

UnitSymbolTypeIn Bit
BitbMetric (base)1 b
Nibble—Standard4 b
ByteBStandard8 b
Character—Standard8 b
Word—Standard16 b
MAPM-word—Standard32 b
Quadruple-word—Standard64 b
Block—Standard4096 b
KilobitkbStandard1024 b
KilobytekBStandard8192 b

Common Conversion Formulas

Here are some useful data storage conversion formulas.

•1 bit (b) = 0.25 nibbles
•1 bit (b) = 0.125 bytes (B)
•1 bit (b) = 0.125 characters
•1 bit (b) = 0.0625 words
•1 bit (b) = 0.03125 mapm-words
•1 nibble = 4 bits (b)
•1 nibble = 0.5 bytes (B)
•1 nibble = 0.5 characters

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