How many bits does each Octet in an IP Address contain?

Each octet in an IP address contains 8 bits. An IP address is expressed in a format called dotted-decimal notation, where it is divided into four octets. Each octet represents a decimal number that can range from 0 to 255, corresponding to the 8 bits. This means that each octet can hold a value that is calculated as (2^8), which equals 256 possible values, from 0 to 255. Thus, saying that each octet contains 8 bits accurately reflects the structure of an IP address.