Convert Megabytes to bits

1 megabyte = 8,000,000 bits · b = MB × 8,000,000

MB
Bits
8,000,000b

1 megabyte = 8,000,000 bits

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from megabytes, used for app sizes, photos, and attachments, to bits, the unit for network speeds and data rates. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.

Megabytes to bits conversion table

Conversion table from megabytes to bits
Megabytes (MB)Bits (b)
1 MB8,000,000 b
2 MB16,000,000 b
3 MB24,000,000 b
5 MB40,000,000 b
10 MB80,000,000 b
15 MB120,000,000 b
20 MB160,000,000 b
25 MB200,000,000 b
50 MB400,000,000 b
75 MB600,000,000 b
100 MB800,000,000 b
250 MB2,000,000,000 b
500 MB4,000,000,000 b
1,000 MB8,000,000,000 b

The formula

b = MB × 8,000,000

Because both units measure data, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.

Convert the other way

Bits to megabytes

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Frequently asked questions

How many bits are in a megabyte?
There are 8,000,000 bits in 1 megabyte. The formula is b = MB × 8,000,000.
How do you convert megabytes to bits?
Use the formula b = MB × 8,000,000. For example, 10 megabytes equals 80,000,000 bits.
Is the megabytes to bits conversion exact?
Yes. Megabytes and bits are both units of data, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is MB short for?
MB is the standard symbol for megabyte. b is the symbol for bit.