Exbibit (Eib) - Unit Information & Conversion
What is a Exbibit?
Definition
An exbibit (Eib) is a unit of digital information equal to 260 bits, which is 1,152,921,504,606,846,976 bits. It uses the binary prefix 'exbi-' established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The exbibit is closely related to the exabit (Eb), which is defined using the SI decimal prefix 'exa-' as 1018 bits.
History
The prefix 'exbi-' (for 260) was established by the IEC in 1998, along with other binary prefixes (kibi-, mebi-, gibi-, tebi-, pebi-). This was done to resolve the ambiguity surrounding the use of SI prefixes (like kilo, mega, giga) to represent both powers of 1000 and powers of 1024 in digital information contexts. The term 'exbibit' specifically denotes the 260 multiple of bits, ensuring clarity in technical specifications. Its practical relevance grew with the need to precisely measure extremely large data capacities and transfers in binary terms.
Common Uses
Exbibits are used in highly technical fields where precise measurement of very large quantities of data based on powers of 2 is necessary. Common contexts include:
- Theoretical specifications for large-scale computer memory architectures.
- Advanced file system design and capacity reporting where binary multiples are standard.
- Specific large-scale scientific computing applications demanding exact binary measurements (e.g., massive simulations, data analysis).
- Technical documentation comparing binary and decimal data magnitudes at the exa-scale.
It is significantly less common in everyday language or consumer-facing specifications compared to the exabit (Eb) or exabyte (EB).
Unit FAQs
How many bits are in an exbibit?
There are exactly 260 bits in 1 exbibit (Eib). This equals 1,152,921,504,606,846,976 bits.
How many pebibits (Pib) are in an exbibit (Eib)?
There are 1,024 pebibits (Pib) in 1 exbibit (Eib). This is because 1 Eib = 260 bits and 1 Pib = 250 bits, and 260 / 250 = 210 = 1,024.
What is the difference between an exbibit (Eib) and an exabit (Eb)?
An exbibit (Eib) represents 260 bits (binary prefix), while an exabit (Eb) represents 1018 bits (decimal prefix). An exbibit is larger than an exabit, with 1 Eib ≈ 1.15 Eb.
What is the difference between an exbibit (Eib) and an exbibyte (EiB)?
An exbibit (Eib) measures information in bits, whereas an exbibyte (EiB) measures information in bytes. Assuming the standard 1 byte = 8 bits, 1 exbibyte (EiB) is equal to 8 exbibits (Eib). Both use the binary prefix 'exbi-' (260).
Exbibit Conversion Formulas
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Convert Exbibit
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