Exbibyte to Gigabit Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert exbibytes to gigabits with our free online data storage converter.
Exbibyte to Gigabit Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Exbibyte).
- The converted value in Gigabit will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Data Storage category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Exbibyte to Gigabit
Converting Exbibyte to Gigabit involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Exbibyte = 9.2234e+9 gigabitsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 exbibytes: 10 × 9.2234e+9 = 9.2234e+10 gigabits
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What is a Exbibyte and a Gigabit?
An exbibyte (EiB) is a unit of digital information storage equal to 260 bytes, which is exactly 1,152,921,504,606,846,976 bytes. It uses the binary prefix 'exbi-' established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). One exbibyte is equivalent to 1,024 pebibytes (PiB).
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 Exbibyte 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 Exbibyte and Gigabit
The prefix 'exbi-' (representing 260) was defined by the IEC in 1998 alongside other binary prefixes (kibi-, mebi-, gibi-, tebi-, pebi-). This standardization aimed to eliminate the confusion caused by using SI prefixes (like kilo-, mega-, giga-, exa-) to denote both powers of 1000 (decimal) and powers of 1024 (binary) in computing. The term 'exbibyte' specifically refers to the 260 multiple of bytes, ensuring clarity in technical contexts where binary measurements are crucial, especially as data scales reached astronomical levels.
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 for exbibytes and gigabits
Explore the typical applications for both Exbibyte (imperial/US) and Gigabit (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for exbibytes
Exbibytes are used to measure extremely large data storage capacities, particularly where precision based on powers of 2 is required. Common applications include:
- Specifying the capacity of very large-scale storage systems and data centers using binary architecture.
- Reporting storage in high-performance computing (HPC) environments dealing with massive datasets.
- Technical documentation comparing binary (EiB) and decimal (EB) storage capacities at the exa-scale.
- Theoretical discussions about future data storage technologies and large file system limits.
- Certain operating system contexts or software that strictly adhere to binary reporting for storage.
While less common in consumer marketing than the exabyte (EB), the exbibyte is vital for technical accuracy in specific fields.
Common Uses for 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Exbibyte (EiB)
How many bytes are in an exbibyte?
There are exactly 260 bytes in 1 exbibyte (EiB). This equals 1,152,921,504,606,846,976 bytes.
How many pebibytes (PiB) are in an exbibyte (EiB)?
There are 1,024 pebibytes (PiB) in 1 exbibyte (EiB). This follows the binary prefix system where each subsequent prefix is 1024 times the previous one (1 EiB = 1024 PiB).
How many gibibytes (GiB) are in an exbibyte (EiB)?
There are 230 gibibytes (GiB) in 1 exbibyte (EiB). Since 1 EiB = 260 bytes and 1 GiB = 230 bytes, the conversion is 260 / 230 = 230, which equals 1,073,741,824 GiB.
What is the difference between an exbibyte (EiB) and an exabyte (EB)?
An exbibyte (EiB) is based on powers of 2 (260 bytes), using the IEC binary prefix 'exbi-'. An exabyte (EB) is based on powers of 10 (1018 bytes), using the SI decimal prefix 'exa-'. An exbibyte is larger than an exabyte, with 1 EiB being approximately 1.15 EB (about 15% larger). EiB provides precision in binary contexts (like RAM or some OS reporting), while EB is often used in marketing storage devices.
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: Exbibyte to Gigabit
| Exbibyte (EiB) | Gigabit (Gb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9,223,372,036.855 |
| 5 | 46,116,860,184.274 |
| 10 | 92,233,720,368.548 |
| 25 | 230,584,300,921.369 |
| 50 | 461,168,601,842.739 |
| 100 | 922,337,203,685.478 |
| 500 | 4,611,686,018,427.388 |
| 1,000 | 9,223,372,036,854.775 |