Exbibit to Gigabit Converter
Convert exbibits to gigabits with our free online data storage converter.
Quick Answer
1 Exbibit = 1152921504.606847 gigabits
Formula: Exbibit × conversion factor = Gigabit
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How to Convert Exbibit to Gigabit: Step-by-Step Guide
Converting Exbibit to Gigabit involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Exbibit = 1.1529e+9 gigabitsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 exbibits: 10 × 1.1529e+9 = 1.1529e+10 gigabits
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View all Data Storage conversions →What is a Exbibit and a Gigabit?
An exbibit (Eib) is a unit of digital information equal to 260 bits, which is 1,152,921,504,606,846,976 bits. It uses the binary prefix 'exbi-' established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The exbibit is closely related to the exabit (Eb), which is defined using the SI decimal prefix 'exa-' as 1018 bits.
A gigabit (Gb) is a unit of digital information equal to 109 bits, or 1,000,000,000 bits. It uses the standard SI decimal prefix 'giga-'. It is commonly used to measure data transfer rates.
Note: The Exbibit is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Gigabit belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Exbibit and Gigabit
The prefix 'exbi-' (for 260) was established by the IEC in 1998, along with other binary prefixes (kibi-, mebi-, gibi-, tebi-, pebi-). This was done to resolve the ambiguity surrounding the use of SI prefixes (like kilo, mega, giga) to represent both powers of 1000 and powers of 1024 in digital information contexts. The term 'exbibit' specifically denotes the 260 multiple of bits, ensuring clarity in technical specifications. Its practical relevance grew with the need to precisely measure extremely large data capacities and transfers in binary terms.
The prefix 'giga-' originates from the Greek word "gigas," meaning "giant," and was adopted as an SI prefix in 1960 to denote a factor of 109 (one billion). In computing and telecommunications, the gigabit became prominent with the rise of high-speed networking technologies like Gigabit Ethernet in the late 1990s and early 2000s. While 'giga-' strictly means 109, its usage sometimes caused confusion with binary multiples (230), leading to the creation of the IEC binary prefix 'gibi-' (Gib).
Common Uses and Applications: exbibits vs gigabits
Explore the typical applications for both Exbibit (imperial/US) and Gigabit (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for exbibits
Exbibits are used in highly technical fields where precise measurement of very large quantities of data based on powers of 2 is necessary. Common contexts include:
- Theoretical specifications for large-scale computer memory architectures.
- Advanced file system design and capacity reporting where binary multiples are standard.
- Specific large-scale scientific computing applications demanding exact binary measurements (e.g., massive simulations, data analysis).
- Technical documentation comparing binary and decimal data magnitudes at the exa-scale.
It is significantly less common in everyday language or consumer-facing specifications compared to the exabit (Eb) or exabyte (EB).
When to Use gigabits
- Measuring data transfer rates, especially network speeds (e.g., Gigabit Ethernet at 1 Gbps, internet connection speeds).
- Specifying the bandwidth of communication channels.
- Sometimes used in the context of memory chip density or storage capacity, although Gigabyte (GB) is far more common for storage.
- Calculating download/upload times based on file size (in GB or GiB) and network speed (in Gbps).
Additional Unit Information
About Exbibit (Eib)
How many bits are in an exbibit?
There are exactly 260 bits in 1 exbibit (Eib). This equals 1,152,921,504,606,846,976 bits.
How many pebibits (Pib) are in an exbibit (Eib)?
There are 1,024 pebibits (Pib) in 1 exbibit (Eib). This is because 1 Eib = 260 bits and 1 Pib = 250 bits, and 260 / 250 = 210 = 1,024.
What is the difference between an exbibit (Eib) and an exabit (Eb)?
An exbibit (Eib) represents 260 bits (binary prefix), while an exabit (Eb) represents 1018 bits (decimal prefix). An exbibit is larger than an exabit, with 1 Eib ≈ 1.15 Eb.
What is the difference between an exbibit (Eib) and an exbibyte (EiB)?
An exbibit (Eib) measures information in bits, whereas an exbibyte (EiB) measures information in bytes. Assuming the standard 1 byte = 8 bits, 1 exbibyte (EiB) is equal to 8 exbibits (Eib). Both use the binary prefix 'exbi-' (260).
About Gigabit (Gb)
How many bits are in a gigabit?
There are exactly 1,000,000,000 (one billion or 109) bits in 1 gigabit (Gb).
What is the difference between a gigabit (Gb) and a gigabyte (GB)?
A gigabit (Gb) measures data in bits, while a gigabyte (GB) measures data in bytes. Assuming the standard 1 byte = 8 bits, 1 gigabyte (GB) is equal to 8 gigabits (Gb). Network speeds are usually in Gbps (gigabits per second), while file sizes are usually in GB (gigabytes).
What is the difference between a gigabit (Gb) and a gibibit (Gib)?
A gigabit (Gb) uses the decimal prefix 'giga-' and equals 109 (1,000,000,000) bits. A gibibit (Gib) uses the binary prefix 'gibi-' and equals 230 (1,073,741,824) bits. A gibibit is approximately 7.37% larger than a gigabit.
Is Gbps the same as GBps?
No. Gbps stands for gigabits per second, while GBps stands for gigabytes per second. Since 1 byte = 8 bits, a transfer rate of 1 GBps is eight times faster than a transfer rate of 1 Gbps. Network speeds are almost always advertised in Gbps.
Conversion Table: Exbibit to Gigabit
| Exbibit (Eib) | Gigabit (Gb) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 576,460,752.303 |
| 1 | 1,152,921,504.607 |
| 1.5 | 1,729,382,256.91 |
| 2 | 2,305,843,009.214 |
| 5 | 5,764,607,523.034 |
| 10 | 11,529,215,046.069 |
| 25 | 28,823,037,615.171 |
| 50 | 57,646,075,230.342 |
| 100 | 115,292,150,460.685 |
| 250 | 288,230,376,151.712 |
| 500 | 576,460,752,303.424 |
| 1,000 | 1,152,921,504,606.847 |
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Learn more →What is the conversion factor from Exbibit to Gigabit?
The conversion factor depends on the specific relationship between Exbibit and Gigabit. You can find the exact conversion formula and factor on this page. Our calculator handles all calculations automatically. See the conversion table above for common values.
Can I convert Gigabit back to Exbibit?
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Learn more →What are common uses for Exbibit and Gigabit?
Exbibit and Gigabit 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