Exbibyte to Mebibit Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert exbibytes to mebibits with our free online data storage converter.
Exbibyte to Mebibit Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Exbibyte).
- The converted value in Mebibit 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 Mebibit
Converting Exbibyte to Mebibit involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Exbibyte = 8796093022208 mebibits
Example Calculation:
Convert 10 exbibytes: 10 × 8796093022208 = 8.7961e+13 mebibits
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What is a Exbibyte and a Mebibit?
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 mebibit (Mib) is a unit of digital information equal to 220 bits, which is exactly 1,048,576 bits. It uses the binary prefix 'mebi-' established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The mebibit is closely related to the megabit (Mb), which is defined using the decimal prefix 'mega-' (106 or 1,000,000 bits).
Note: The Exbibyte is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Mebibit belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Exbibyte and Mebibit
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 'mebi-' (representing 220) was defined by the IEC in 1998 along with other binary prefixes (kibi-, gibi-, tebi-, etc.). This standardization aimed to eliminate the confusion caused by using SI prefixes (like kilo-, mega-, giga-) to denote both powers of 1000 (decimal) and powers of 1024 (binary) in computing contexts. The term 'mebibit' specifically refers to the 220 multiple of bits.
Common Uses for exbibytes and mebibits
Explore the typical applications for both Exbibyte (imperial/US) and Mebibit (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 mebibits
While less common in everyday usage than the megabit (Mb) – often used for network speeds (Mbps) – the mebibit is important where binary precision for bit quantities is required:
- Specifying memory chip capacities or data bus widths in technical documentation where sizes are based on powers of 2.
- Internal calculations within data communication protocols, hardware design, or software that operate on binary multiples.
- Theoretical calculations in computer science, information theory, and data transmission analysis.
- Ensuring accuracy when comparing binary (Mib) and decimal (Mb) data quantities, especially in storage and memory contexts.
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 Mebibit (Mib)
How many bits are in a mebibit?
There are exactly 220 bits in 1 mebibit (Mib). This equals 1,048,576 bits.
How many kibibits (Kib) are in a mebibit (Mib)?
There are 1,024 kibibits (Kib) in 1 mebibit (Mib). This is because 1 Mib = 220 bits and 1 Kib = 210 bits, and 220 / 210 = 210 = 1,024.
What is the difference between a mebibit (Mib) and a megabit (Mb)?
A mebibit (Mib) represents 220 bits (1,048,576 bits), using the binary prefix 'mebi-'. A megabit (Mb) represents 106 bits (1,000,000 bits), using the decimal prefix 'mega-'. A mebibit is approximately 4.86% larger than a megabit (1 Mib ≈ 1.0486 Mb).
What is the difference between a mebibit (Mib) and a mebibyte (MiB)?
A mebibit (Mib) measures information in bits, while a mebibyte (MiB) measures information in bytes. Assuming the standard 1 byte = 8 bits, 1 mebibyte (MiB) is equal to 8 mebibits (Mib). Both use the binary prefix 'mebi-' (220).
Conversion Table: Exbibyte to Mebibit
Exbibyte (EiB) | Mebibit (Mib) |
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1 | 8,796,093,022,208 |
5 | 43,980,465,111,040 |
10 | 87,960,930,222,080 |
25 | 219,902,325,555,200 |
50 | 439,804,651,110,400 |
100 | 879,609,302,220,800 |
500 | 4,398,046,511,104,000 |
1,000 | 8,796,093,022,208,000 |