Exabytes to Bits Converter
Enter the data size in exabytes below to convert it to bits.
Convert Exabytes to Bits
Enter a value in exabytes (EB) to convert to bits (b).
Exabyte to Bit Conversion Table
Table showing various exabyte measurements converted to bits. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Exabytes (EB) | Bits (b) |
|---|---|
| 0.0000001 EB | 800,000,000,000 b |
| 0.0000002 EB | 1.6e+12 b |
| 0.0000003 EB | 2.4e+12 b |
| 0.0000004 EB | 3.2e+12 b |
| 0.0000005 EB | 4e+12 b |
| 0.0000006 EB | 4.8e+12 b |
| 0.0000007 EB | 5.6e+12 b |
| 0.0000008 EB | 6.4e+12 b |
| 0.0000009 EB | 7.2e+12 b |
| 0.00000001 EB | 80,000,000,000 b |
How to Convert Exabytes to Bits
To convert exabytes to bits, multiply the data size by the following conversion ratio: 8e+18 bits/exabyte.
Since one exabyte is equal to 8e+18 bits, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The data size in bits is equal to the data size in exabytes multiplied by 8e+18.
For example, here's how to convert 5 exabytes to bits using the formula above.
How Many Bits Are in an Exabyte?
There are 8e+18 bits in an exabyte, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our exabyte to bit calculator automatically converts your data size measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Exabytes and bits are both units used to measure data size. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is an Exabyte?
An exabyte is a unit of data size equal to 1e+18 bytes (B), the base unit for data size. SI decimal standard: 10¹⁸ bytes (1,000 PB). [1]
The exabyte is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of data size. Exabytes can be abbreviated as EB; for example, 1 exabyte can be written as 1 EB.
In the metric system, "exa" is the standard SI prefix for quintillions, or 10¹⁸. This makes the exabyte (EB) a convenient decimal multiple of the byte (B).
In practice, exabytes (EB) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level data size specifications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Bit?
A bit is a unit of data size equal to 1/8 of a byte (0.125 B). Basic binary digit (1/8 of a byte). [2]
The bit is classified as an IEC binary unit of data size. Bits can be abbreviated as b; for example, 1 bit can be written as 1 b.
When working with bits (b) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, bits (b) are widely used across standard data size applications within IEC binary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting data size between exabytes (EB) and bits (b), keep full floating-point precision (1 EB = 8e+18 b; 1 b = 1.25e-19 EB) during intermediate calculations and round only the final bit figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Exabyte & Bit Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our bits to exabytes calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting bits to exabytes, converting megabytes to gigabytes, or converting gigabytes to terabytes.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST / IEC StandardNIST / IEC (IEC 80000-13 Binary Prefixes)·Digital Storage Metrology Standard — Exabytes (EB) to Bits (b)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Decimal Prefixes (k, M, G, T, P))·Unit Specifications: Exabyte (Decimal) (EB) & Bit (b)
- [3]NIST CUU ReferenceNIST CUU (SI Prefixes & Decimal Multiples)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (EB to b)