A bit is the smallest unit of data in a computer system, representing a single binary value of either 0 or 1. It is the fundamental building block for all data in digital systems, including memory and communication.
- Value: 0 or 1 (binary).
A byte consists of 8 bits and is the standard unit of data used to represent information like a character, a small integer, or a color value in computers. Most modern systems are organized around bytes for memory and storage.
- Value: Can represent 256 different values (from 00000000 to 11111111 in binary, or 0 to 255 in decimal).
- 1 byte = 8 bits
- Example: The letter "A" in ASCII is represented by the byte 01000001 (binary).
