Gigabit to Mebibit Converter
Convert gigabits to mebibits with our free online data storage converter.
Quick Answer
1 Gigabit = 953.674316 mebibits
Formula: Gigabit × conversion factor = Mebibit
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How to Convert Gigabit to Mebibit: Step-by-Step Guide
Converting Gigabit to Mebibit involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Gigabit = 953.674 mebibitsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 gigabits: 10 × 953.674 = 9536.74 mebibits
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View all Data Storage conversions →What is a Gigabit and a Mebibit?
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.
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 Gigabit 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 Gigabit and Mebibit
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).
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 and Applications: gigabits vs mebibits
Explore the typical applications for both Gigabit (imperial/US) and Mebibit (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
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).
When to Use 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.
Additional Unit Information
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.
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: Gigabit to Mebibit
| Gigabit (Gb) | Mebibit (Mib) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 476.837 |
| 1 | 953.674 |
| 1.5 | 1,430.512 |
| 2 | 1,907.349 |
| 5 | 4,768.372 |
| 10 | 9,536.743 |
| 25 | 23,841.858 |
| 50 | 47,683.716 |
| 100 | 95,367.432 |
| 250 | 238,418.579 |
| 500 | 476,837.158 |
| 1,000 | 953,674.316 |
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Learn more →What is the conversion factor from Gigabit to Mebibit?
The conversion factor depends on the specific relationship between Gigabit and Mebibit. 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 Mebibit back to Gigabit?
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Learn more →What are common uses for Gigabit and Mebibit?
Gigabit and Mebibit 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