Convert Megabytes to Bits
Convert Megabytes (MB) to Bits (b) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
b = MB × 8000000
About Megabytes
A megabyte (MB) = 1,000,000 bytes (SI). Used by all storage manufacturers and by macOS (since 10.6), iOS, and Android. Typical file sizes: JPEG photo (50 MP) = 8-20 MB; 3-min MP3 at 128 kbit/s ≈ 2.9 MB; Android productivity APK 10-150 MB; full-frame RAW photo (Sony A7R V, 61 MP) 60-120 MB. H.264/H.265 achieves 30-100× compression vs. raw video. 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes = 1,000 KB.
About Bits
The bit (b) is the fundamental unit of digital information - a single binary digit: 0 or 1. Coined by John Tukey in 1948; formalised by Claude Shannon. Physically realised as transistor states (SRAM/DRAM), magnetic domains (HDD), charge levels in NAND flash (MLC=2, TLC=3, QLC=4 bits per cell). Shannon entropy: a coin flip = 1 bit; a card drawn from a 52-card deck ≈ 5.7 bits. 1 bit = 1/4 nibble = 1/8 byte.
Quick Reference Table
| Megabytes (MB) | Bits (b) |
|---|---|
| 1 MB | 8000000 b |
| 2 MB | 16000000 b |
| 5 MB | 40000000 b |
| 10 MB | 80000000 b |
| 25 MB | 200000000 b |
| 50 MB | 400000000 b |
| 100 MB | 800000000 b |