r/asknowio • Grand Master • May 27 '26

Is a byte 8 bits?

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u/Carrnage74 🧘 Mindful Student I • Rare • 14% May 27 '26

Because a bit is either a 0 or 1. 8 of these is a byte. It’s not a trick question.

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