Megabit to Tebibit Converter
Convert megabits to tebibits with our free online data storage converter.
Quick Answer
1 Megabit = 9.094947e-7 tebibits
Formula: Megabit × conversion factor = Tebibit
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How to Convert Megabit to Tebibit: Step-by-Step Guide
Converting Megabit to Tebibit involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Megabit = 9.0949e-7 tebibitsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 megabits: 10 × 9.0949e-7 = 9.0949e-6 tebibits
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View all Data Storage conversions →What is a Megabit and a Tebibit?
A megabit (Mb or Mbit) is a multiple of the bit unit for digital information or computer storage. The prefix mega- (symbol M) is defined in the International System of Units (SI) as a multiplier of 106 (1 million). Therefore, 1 megabit = 1,000,000 bits (or 1000 kilobits).
A tebibit (Tib) is a unit of digital information equal to 240 bits, which is exactly 1,099,511,627,776 bits. It uses the binary prefix 'tebi-' established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The tebibit is closely related to the terabit (Tb), which is defined using the decimal prefix 'tera-' (1012 or 1,000,000,000,000 bits).
Note: The Megabit is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Tebibit belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Megabit and Tebibit
As data transfer speeds increased beyond the kilobit range, the megabit became a common unit, particularly in networking and telecommunications. Like the kilobit, it generally adheres to the SI standard (106 bits) rather than the binary interpretation sometimes used for bytes (which would be 220 bits, correctly termed a mebibit). The introduction of binary prefixes like 'mebi-' aimed to resolve this potential ambiguity.
The prefix 'tebi-' (representing 240) was defined by the IEC in 1998 along with other binary prefixes (kibi-, mebi-, gibi-, pebi-, etc.). This standardization aimed to eliminate the confusion caused by using SI prefixes (like kilo-, mega-, giga-, tera-) to denote both powers of 1000 (decimal) and powers of 1024 (binary) in computing contexts, which became particularly problematic for larger quantities like terabytes vs. tebibytes. The term 'tebibit' specifically refers to the 240 multiple of bits.
Common Uses and Applications: megabits vs tebibits
Explore the typical applications for both Megabit (imperial/US) and Tebibit (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for megabits
- Measuring data transfer rates (e.g., internet connection speeds in Mbps - megabits per second).
- Quantifying network bandwidth.
- Specifying the capacity of older storage media or certain types of memory chips.
- Video and audio bitrates (e.g., streaming quality often measured in Mbps).
When to Use tebibits
Tebibits are used in contexts dealing with large amounts of data where binary precision is important:
- Specifying the capacity of large memory modules (RAM), solid-state drives (SSDs), or storage systems in technical documentation where sizes are based on powers of 2 at the bit level.
- Calculations in computer architecture, data storage design, and network engineering involving large binary data structures.
- Theoretical calculations in computer science, information theory, and high-speed data transmission analysis.
- Ensuring accuracy when comparing binary (Tib) and decimal (Tb) data quantities, especially in storage capacity planning or analyzing network throughput versus actual data stored. While terabits (Tb) are common for network speeds (Tbps), tebibits provide precision for binary-based storage or memory calculations.
Additional Unit Information
About Megabit (Mb)
How many bits are in a megabit?
There are exactly 1,000,000 bits (or 106 bits) in 1 megabit (Mb), based on the standard SI definition of the prefix 'mega-'.
What is the difference between a megabit (Mb) and a megabyte (MB)?
- A megabit (Mb) measures bits and equals 1,000,000 bits. It's often used for data transfer rates.
- A megabyte (MB) measures bytes. According to SI standards, it equals 1,000,000 bytes. (Note: Historically, MB was sometimes used informally for 1,048,576 bytes, which is correctly termed a mebibyte (MiB)).
Since 1 byte = 8 bits, 1 megabyte (1,000,000 bytes) is equal to 8,000,000 bits. Therefore, a megabyte represents 8 times more data than a megabit.
What is the difference between a megabit (Mb) and a mebibit (Mib)?
- A megabit (Mb) uses the decimal SI prefix 'mega-' and equals 106 bits (1,000,000 bits).
- A mebibit (Mib) uses the binary IEC prefix 'mebi-' and equals 220 bits (1,048,576 bits).
A mebibit is approximately 4.86% larger than a megabit (1 Mib ≈ 1.0486 Mb). Using Mib provides clarity when specifically referring to 1,048,576 bits.
If my internet speed is 100 Mbps, how fast is that in MBps?
To convert Mbps (megabits per second) to MBps (megabytes per second), you divide by 8 (since 1 byte = 8 bits). So, 100 Mbps / 8 = 12.5 MBps. This means you can theoretically download 12.5 megabytes of data per second.
About Tebibit (Tib)
How many bits are in a tebibit?
There are exactly 240 bits in 1 tebibit (Tib). This equals 1,099,511,627,776 bits.
How many gibibits (Gib) are in a tebibit (Tib)?
There are 1,024 gibibits (Gib) in 1 tebibit (Tib). This is because 1 Tib = 240 bits and 1 Gib = 230 bits, and 240 / 230 = 210 = 1,024.
What is the difference between a tebibit (Tib) and a terabit (Tb)?
- A tebibit (Tib) represents 240 bits (1,099,511,627,776 bits), using the binary prefix 'tebi-'.
- A terabit (Tb) represents 1012 bits (1,000,000,000,000 bits), using the decimal prefix 'tera-'. A tebibit is approximately 9.95% larger than a terabit (1 Tib ≈ 1.0995 Tb).
What is the difference between a tebibit (Tib) and a tebibyte (TiB)?
A tebibit (Tib) measures information in bits, while a tebibyte (TiB) measures information in bytes. Assuming the standard 1 byte = 8 bits, 1 tebibyte (TiB) is equal to 8 tebibits (Tib). Both use the binary prefix 'tebi-' (240).
Conversion Table: Megabit to Tebibit
| Megabit (Mb) | Tebibit (Tib) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 50 | 0 |
| 100 | 0 |
| 250 | 0 |
| 500 | 0.001 |
| 1,000 | 0.001 |
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How do I convert Megabit to Tebibit?
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Learn more →What is the conversion factor from Megabit to Tebibit?
The conversion factor depends on the specific relationship between Megabit and Tebibit. 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 Tebibit back to Megabit?
Yes! You can easily convert Tebibit back to Megabit by using the swap button (⇌) in the calculator above, or by visiting our Tebibit to Megabit converter page. You can also explore other data storage conversions on our category page.
Learn more →What are common uses for Megabit and Tebibit?
Megabit and Tebibit 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