A bit is a binary digit and it is the smallest unit of data on a computer. A bit can hold only one of two values: 0 or 1. Bits are usually assembled into a group of eight to form a byte. 1 Kilobyte = 1024 Bytes.
What is the smallest unit for data called?
Bit: A bit is the smallest unit of data that a computer can use. Think of very basic computer language: 1 and 2 or Yes and No. Byte: A byte equals eight bits. You can figure about one byte of data equals one character.
