Exabit to Mebibyte Converter
Convert exabits to mebibytes with our free online data storage converter.
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1 Exabit = 119209289550.78125 mebibytes
Formula: Exabit × conversion factor = Mebibyte
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How to Convert Exabit to Mebibyte: Step-by-Step Guide
Converting Exabit to Mebibyte involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Exabit = 1.1921e+11 mebibytesExample Calculation:
Convert 10 exabits: 10 × 1.1921e+11 = 1.1921e+12 mebibytes
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View all Data Storage conversions →What is a Exabit and a Mebibyte?
An exabit (Eb) is a unit of digital information equal to 1018 bits, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 bits (one quintillion bits). It uses the standard SI decimal prefix 'exa-'.
A mebibyte (MiB) is a unit of digital information storage equal to 220 bytes, which is exactly 1,048,576 bytes (or 10242 bytes). It uses the binary prefix 'mebi-' established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The mebibyte was created to provide an unambiguous measurement for byte multiples based on powers of 2, distinguishing it from the megabyte (MB), which is based on the decimal prefix 'mega-' (106 or 1,000,000 bytes).
Note: The Exabit is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Mebibyte belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Exabit and Mebibyte
The prefix 'exa-' (representing 1018) was adopted as an SI prefix by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1975. Its application to the bit (exabit) followed the increasing need to quantify extremely large amounts of digital information and data transfer rates in telecommunications and large-scale networking.
The prefix 'mebi-' (representing 220) was defined by the IEC in 1998 alongside other binary prefixes (kibi-, gibi-, tebi-, etc.). Before this standard, the SI prefix 'mega-' (M) was ambiguously used to represent both 1,000,000 (106, as per its SI definition) and 1,048,576 (220) in computing contexts. This led to confusion, especially when comparing storage capacities advertised by manufacturers (often using decimal prefixes) and memory sizes or file sizes reported by operating systems (often using binary interpretations). The introduction of the mebibyte (MiB) aimed to resolve this ambiguity by providing a specific term for 1,048,576 bytes.
Common Uses and Applications: exabits vs mebibytes
Explore the typical applications for both Exabit (imperial/US) and Mebibyte (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for exabits
Exabits are used to measure very large volumes of data, typically in contexts such as:
- Total global internet traffic over extended periods (e.g., annually).
- Aggregate data transfer across major international network backbones.
- Theoretical capacities of future large-scale data storage systems or networks.
- High-level discussions of data generated by large scientific projects (like particle physics or astronomy).
It is less common in consumer contexts compared to smaller units like gigabits or terabits.
When to Use mebibytes
Mebibytes are used in contexts where precision based on powers of 2 is necessary:
- Precisely measuring computer memory (RAM) capacity, which is typically manufactured in powers-of-2 sizes.
- Reporting file sizes and disk space usage by operating systems (like Windows, macOS, Linux distributions) and file systems that adhere to IEC standards.
- Software development, technical documentation, and virtualization where exact binary multiples are crucial for calculations, specifications, or resource allocation.
- Cache sizes in CPUs and other hardware components.
Additional Unit Information
About Exabit (Eb)
How many bits are in an exabit?
There are 1018 (one quintillion, or 1 followed by 18 zeros) bits in 1 exabit (Eb).
How many petabits (Pb) are in an exabit (Eb)?
There are 1,000 petabits (Pb) in 1 exabit (Eb), since 'peta-' represents 1015 and 'exa-' represents 1018.
What is the difference between an exabit (Eb) and an exabyte (EB)?
An exabit (Eb) measures data in bits, while an exabyte (EB) measures data in bytes. Since 1 byte typically equals 8 bits, 1 exabyte (EB) is equal to 8 exabits (Eb).
What is the difference between an exabit (Eb) and an exbibit (Eib)?
An exabit (Eb) uses the decimal prefix 'exa-' (1018 bits). An exbibit (Eib) uses the binary prefix 'exbi-' (260 bits). An exbibit is significantly larger than an exabit (approximately 1.15 Eb). Exbibits are used when specifically referring to powers-of-2 multiples in computing contexts.
About Mebibyte (MiB)
How many bytes are in a mebibyte (MiB)?
There are exactly 220 bytes in 1 mebibyte (MiB). This equals 1,048,576 bytes.
How many kibibytes (KiB) are in a mebibyte (MiB)?
There are 1,024 kibibytes (KiB) in 1 mebibyte (MiB). This follows the binary prefix system where 1 MiB = 220 bytes and 1 KiB = 210 bytes, and 220 / 210 = 210 = 1,024.
What is the difference between a mebibyte (MiB) and a megabyte (MB)?
A mebibyte (MiB) represents 220 bytes (1,048,576 bytes), using the IEC binary prefix 'mebi-'. A megabyte (MB) typically represents 106 bytes (1,000,000 bytes), using the SI decimal prefix 'mega-'. A mebibyte is approximately 4.86% larger than a megabyte (1 MiB ≈ 1.0486 MB). Use MiB for precision in binary contexts (like RAM, OS reporting) and MB for decimal contexts (like hard drive marketing, network speeds in some cases) or when the specific definition is clarified.
What is the difference between a mebibyte (MiB) and a mebibit (Mib)?
A mebibyte (MiB) measures information in bytes, while a mebibit (Mib) measures information in bits. Assuming the standard 1 byte = 8 bits, 1 mebibyte (MiB) is equal to 8 mebibits (Mib). Both use the binary prefix 'mebi-' (220).
Why is MiB used less often than MB in marketing?
Marketing materials (like hard drive capacities) often use the decimal prefix (MB, GB) because it results in a larger-looking number for capacity compared to the binary prefix (MiB, GiB) for the same amount of physical storage (e.g., 1,000,000,000 bytes is marketed as 1 GB, while an OS might report it as approximately 931 MiB, not GiB, because 1 GB is closer to 953.67 MiB, but OS often report GiB as GB). This discrepancy arises because 1 MB = 106 bytes, whereas 1 MiB = 220 bytes. Using decimal units allows manufacturers to advertise higher numbers.
Conversion Table: Exabit to Mebibyte
| Exabit (Eb) | Mebibyte (MiB) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 59,604,644,775.391 |
| 1 | 119,209,289,550.781 |
| 1.5 | 178,813,934,326.172 |
| 2 | 238,418,579,101.563 |
| 5 | 596,046,447,753.906 |
| 10 | 1,192,092,895,507.813 |
| 25 | 2,980,232,238,769.531 |
| 50 | 5,960,464,477,539.063 |
| 100 | 11,920,928,955,078.125 |
| 250 | 29,802,322,387,695.312 |
| 500 | 59,604,644,775,390.625 |
| 1,000 | 119,209,289,550,781.25 |
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Learn more →What is the conversion factor from Exabit to Mebibyte?
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Learn more →What are common uses for Exabit and Mebibyte?
Exabit and Mebibyte are both standard units used in data storage measurements. They are commonly used in various applications including engineering, construction, cooking, and scientific research. Browse our data storage converter for more conversion options.
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Verified Against Authority Standards
All conversion formulas have been verified against international standards and authoritative sources to ensure maximum accuracy and reliability.
International Electrotechnical Commission — Binary prefixes for digital storage (KiB, MiB, GiB)
International Organization for Standardization — International standards for quantities and units
Last verified: December 3, 2025