Why does a bool take 8 bits of size when it only needs 1?

Answer 1

However, if you want to use 8 bools in a byte, you can simply use a mask and work with bit operators...

Answer 2

Because the address counts memory spaces in bytes, not bits, so the minimum size for any variable is 1 byte or 8 bits.

Answer 3

The C++ standard requires every type to take at least 1 byte.