RE: [NTISP] Conversion from Bit to byte

Will Dickens ( Will@redgumsoft.com.au )
Thu, 4 May 2000 09:54:54 +1000

Yes, 8 bits to one byte.

However, if you are trying to work out the time it takes to transfer a file
over TCP/IP,
often it is better to calculate it as 10 bits to a byte to account for frame
headers etc.

Will Dickens
Redgum Software & Support

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> 8 bits to 1 byte correct?
>
> So a T-1 equals 1544 bits?
>
> So a 1megabyte file would take roughly one minute and 28 seconds to
> download, correct?
>
> I know I am getting confused somewhere here, could someone
> help me out?
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