There are 8 bits in one byte. This is the standard definition of a byte in modern computing systems.
Bits and bytes are the fundamental units of digital information. A bit is the smallest unit of information, and it can only have two values: 0 or 1. A byte is a group of 8 bits and can represent a wider range of values, typically from 0 to 255 (depending on the encoding scheme).
Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Bit: The basic unit of information, representing either 0 or 1.
- Byte: A group of 8 bits, typically used to represent a character, number, or other small piece of data.