Exbibyte to Tebibyte Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert exbibytes to tebibytes with our free online data storage converter.
Exbibyte to Tebibyte Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Exbibyte).
- The converted value in Tebibyte 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 Tebibyte
Converting Exbibyte to Tebibyte involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Exbibyte = 1048576 tebibytesExample Calculation:
Convert 10 exbibytes: 10 × 1048576 = 10485760 tebibytes
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What is a Exbibyte and a Tebibyte?
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 tebibyte (TiB) is a unit of digital information storage equal to 240 bytes, which is exactly 1,099,511,627,776 bytes (or 10244 bytes). It uses the binary prefix 'tebi-' established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The tebibyte was created to provide an unambiguous measurement for byte multiples based on powers of 2, distinguishing it from the terabyte (TB), which is based on the decimal prefix 'tera-' (1012 or 1,000,000,000,000 bytes).
Note: The Exbibyte is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Tebibyte belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Exbibyte and Tebibyte
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 'tebi-' (representing 240) was defined by the IEC in 1998 alongside other binary prefixes (kibi-, mebi-, gibi-, etc.). Before this standard, the SI prefix 'tera-' (T) was ambiguously used to represent both 1,000,000,000,000 (1012, as per its SI definition) and 1,099,511,627,776 (240) in computing contexts. This ambiguity became particularly significant at the terabyte scale, leading to noticeable discrepancies between advertised storage capacity (often decimal) and actual capacity reported by operating systems (often binary). The introduction of the tebibyte (TiB) aimed to resolve this by providing a specific term for 240 bytes.
Common Uses for exbibytes and tebibytes
Explore the typical applications for both Exbibyte (imperial/US) and Tebibyte (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 tebibytes
Tebibytes are used in contexts where precision based on powers of 2 is necessary for very large data quantities:
- Reporting large hard drive capacities, solid-state drive (SSD) sizes, and file system sizes by operating systems (like Windows, macOS, Linux) and file systems that adhere to IEC standards.
- Specifying the capacity of large-scale storage systems, network-attached storage (NAS), and storage area networks (SANs).
- Software development, database management, virtualization, and cloud storage contexts where exact binary multiples are crucial for resource allocation, performance calculations, and capacity planning for massive datasets.
- High-performance computing (HPC), scientific research (e.g., genomics, astrophysics), and big data analytics involving petabyte-scale datasets where tebibyte-level precision is required.
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 Tebibyte (TiB)
How many bytes are in a tebibyte (TiB)?
There are exactly 240 bytes in 1 tebibyte (TiB). This equals 1,099,511,627,776 bytes.
How many gibibytes (GiB) are in a tebibyte (TiB)?
There are 1,024 gibibytes (GiB) in 1 tebibyte (TiB). This follows the binary prefix system where 1 TiB = 240 bytes and 1 GiB = 230 bytes, and 240 / 230 = 210 = 1,024.
What is the difference between a tebibyte (TiB) and a terabyte (TB)?
- A tebibyte (TiB) represents 240 bytes (1,099,511,627,776 bytes), using the IEC binary prefix 'tebi-'.
- A terabyte (TB) typically represents 1012 bytes (1,000,000,000,000 bytes), using the SI decimal prefix 'tera-'. A tebibyte is approximately 9.95% larger than a terabyte (1 TiB ≈ 1.0995 TB). Use TiB for precision in binary contexts (like OS reporting of large disks) and TB for decimal contexts (like hard drive marketing) or when the specific definition is clarified.
What is the difference between a tebibyte (TiB) and a tebibit (Tib)?
A tebibyte (TiB) measures information in bytes, while a tebibit (Tib) measures information in bits. Assuming the standard 1 byte = 8 bits, 1 tebibyte (TiB) is equal to 8 tebibits (Tib). Both use the binary prefix 'tebi-' (240).
Why do operating systems often show lower capacity than advertised for large drives?
Storage manufacturers typically market drive capacity using decimal prefixes (TB, GB), where 1 TB = 1012 bytes. However, operating systems often report capacity using binary prefixes (TiB, GiB), where 1 TiB = 240 bytes. Since 1 TiB is about 9.95% larger than 1 TB, a drive marketed as "1 TB" (1,000,000,000,000 bytes) will be reported by the OS as approximately 0.909 TiB (1012 / 240 ≈ 0.909). This difference becomes more pronounced with larger capacities.
Conversion Table: Exbibyte to Tebibyte
| Exbibyte (EiB) | Tebibyte (TiB) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,048,576 |
| 5 | 5,242,880 |
| 10 | 10,485,760 |
| 25 | 26,214,400 |
| 50 | 52,428,800 |
| 100 | 104,857,600 |
| 500 | 524,288,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,048,576,000 |