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Is 128-bit encryption much stronger than 40-bit?

April 26, 2017encryption stronger

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Is 128-bit encryption much stronger than 40-bit?

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Each additional “bit” of data added to the key size means the key takes twice as long to break. This means a 41 bit key is twice as strong as a 40-bit key. A-128 bit key is 4,722,366,482,869,645,213,696 times as strong as a SSL 56-bit key (and even more times stronger than a 40-bit key).