Technology
How many bits are in a byte?
8
Background
A byte is made up of exactly 8 bits inside. Each bit is always either a 0 or a 1. With one byte, you can represent up to 256 different values. That is enough for every letter, number, and symbol on a normal computer keyboard.
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