Tebibyte to Gigabit Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert tebibytes to gigabits with our free online data storage converter.
Tebibyte to Gigabit Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Tebibyte).
- The converted value in Gigabit 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 Tebibyte to Gigabit
Converting Tebibyte to Gigabit involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Tebibyte = 8796.09 gigabitsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 tebibytes: 10 × 8796.09 = 8.7961e+4 gigabits
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What is a Tebibyte and a Gigabit?
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).
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.
Note: The Tebibyte is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Gigabit belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Tebibyte and Gigabit
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.
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).
Common Uses for tebibytes and gigabits
Explore the typical applications for both Tebibyte (imperial/US) and Gigabit (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
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.
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions 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.
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.
Conversion Table: Tebibyte to Gigabit
| Tebibyte (TiB) | Gigabit (Gb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8,796.093 |
| 5 | 43,980.465 |
| 10 | 87,960.93 |
| 25 | 219,902.326 |
| 50 | 439,804.651 |
| 100 | 879,609.302 |
| 500 | 4,398,046.511 |
| 1,000 | 8,796,093.022 |