Kibibit to Exabit Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool

Convert kibibits to exabits with our free online data storage converter.

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How to Convert Kibibit to Exabit

Converting Kibibit to Exabit involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.

Formula:

1 Kibibit = 1.0240e-15 exabits

Example Calculation:

Convert 10 kibibits: 10 × 1.0240e-15 = 1.0240e-14 exabits

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What is a Kibibit and a Exabit?

A kibibit (Kib) is a unit of digital information equal to 210 bits, which is exactly 1,024 bits. It uses the binary prefix 'kibi-' established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The kibibit is closely related to the kilobit (kb), which is defined using the decimal prefix 'kilo-' (103 or 1,000 bits).

An exabit (Eb) is a unit of digital information equal to 1018 bits, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 bits (one quintillion bits). It uses the standard SI decimal prefix 'exa-'.

Note: The Kibibit is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Exabit belongs to the imperial/US customary system.

History of the Kibibit and Exabit

The prefix 'kibi-' (representing 210) was defined by the IEC in 1998 alongside other binary prefixes (mebi-, gibi-, tebi-, etc.). This standardization aimed to eliminate the confusion caused by using SI prefixes (like kilo-) to denote both powers of 1000 (decimal) and powers of 1024 (binary) which were common in computing. The term 'kibibit' specifically refers to the 210 multiple of bits.

The prefix 'exa-' (representing 1018) was adopted as an SI prefix by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1975. Its application to the bit (exabit) followed the increasing need to quantify extremely large amounts of digital information and data transfer rates in telecommunications and large-scale networking.

Common Uses for kibibits and exabits

Explore the typical applications for both Kibibit (imperial/US) and Exabit (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.

Common Uses for kibibits

While less common in everyday usage than the kilobit (kb) – often used for data transfer rates (kbps) – the kibibit is important where binary precision for bit quantities is required:

Technical specifications for memory chips or data buses where capacities are measured in powers of 2 at the bit level.
Internal calculations within data communication protocols or hardware operating on binary multiples.
Theoretical calculations in computer science and information theory.
Ensuring accuracy when comparing binary (Kib) and decimal (kb) data quantities.

Common Uses for exabits

Exabits are used to measure very large volumes of data, typically in contexts such as:

Total global internet traffic over extended periods (e.g., annually).
Aggregate data transfer across major international network backbones.
Theoretical capacities of future large-scale data storage systems or networks.
High-level discussions of data generated by large scientific projects (like particle physics or astronomy).

It is less common in consumer contexts compared to smaller units like gigabits or terabits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Kibibit (Kib)

How many bits are in a kibibit?

There are exactly 210 bits in 1 kibibit (Kib). This equals 1,024 bits.

What is the difference between a kibibit (Kib) and a kilobit (kb)?

A kibibit (Kib) represents 210 bits (1,024 bits), using the binary prefix 'kibi-'. A kilobit (kb) represents 103 bits (1,000 bits), using the decimal prefix 'kilo-'. A kibibit is 2.4% larger than a kilobit (1 Kib = 1.024 kb).

What is the difference between a kibibit (Kib) and a kibibyte (KiB)?

A kibibit (Kib) measures information in bits, while a kibibyte (KiB) measures information in bytes. Assuming the standard 1 byte = 8 bits, 1 kibibyte (KiB) is equal to 8 kibibits (Kib). Both use the binary prefix 'kibi-' (representing a factor of 210 or 1,024).

Why use kibibit instead of kilobit?

Using kibibit (Kib) removes ambiguity. When you see Kib, you know it specifically means 1,024 bits. Kilobit (kb) should mean 1,000 bits according to SI standards, but historically it was sometimes used informally to mean 1,024 bits, leading to confusion. Kib provides clarity in technical contexts requiring binary precision.

About Exabit (Eb)

How many bits are in an exabit?

There are 1018 (one quintillion, or 1 followed by 18 zeros) bits in 1 exabit (Eb).

How many petabits (Pb) are in an exabit (Eb)?

There are 1,000 petabits (Pb) in 1 exabit (Eb), since 'peta-' represents 1015 and 'exa-' represents 1018.

What is the difference between an exabit (Eb) and an exabyte (EB)?

An exabit (Eb) measures data in bits, while an exabyte (EB) measures data in bytes. Since 1 byte typically equals 8 bits, 1 exabyte (EB) is equal to 8 exabits (Eb).

What is the difference between an exabit (Eb) and an exbibit (Eib)?

An exabit (Eb) uses the decimal prefix 'exa-' (1018 bits). An exbibit (Eib) uses the binary prefix 'exbi-' (260 bits). An exbibit is significantly larger than an exabit (approximately 1.15 Eb). Exbibits are used when specifically referring to powers-of-2 multiples in computing contexts.

Conversion Table: Kibibit to Exabit

Kibibit (Kib)	Exabit (Eb)
1	0
5	0
10	0
25	0
50	0
100	0
500	0
1,000	0

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