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Bits and Bytes

Computers store information as bits, which are either 0 or 1. Eight bits make one byte, and bytes are used to measure file sizes.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact

A single letter in a text file usually takes up one byte of storage.

All about Bits and Bytes

Computers store information as bits, each of which is 0 or 1. Eight bits make one byte, and bytes measure file sizes.

Larger units such as kilobytes, megabytes and gigabytes describe bigger amounts of data.

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Real-life uses of Bits and Bytes

  • Understanding file sizes
  • Choosing storage space
  • Learning how computers represent letters

Frequently asked questions about Bits and Bytes

How many bits make a byte?

Eight.

What is a bit?

A single 0 or 1.