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bit

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Record
M346
Definition quality
Standardized
Conversion mode
multiplicative
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Definition

A bit is a binary digit representing one of two values.

Reference value

One bit is equal to 1 bit.

History & use

Foundational digital-information unit.

Modern use

Used mainly as an informal, humorous, or illustrative reference rather than an official measurement standard.

Did you know?

Binary prefixes apply to bits.

Sources & evidence

Related measurements

information · International · Modern

1 byte = exactly 8 bits in NIST terminology.