Gigabit [Gb] to Bit [b] Converter

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How to Convert Gigabit to BitBit

1 Gb = 1073741824 b
1 b = 9.313225746154785e-10 Gb

Example: convert 44 Gb to b:
44 Gb = 44 x 1073741824 = 47244640256 b

Gigabit

Definition: A gigabit (Gb) is a unit of data storage equal to 1,000,000,000 bits. It is a multiple of the bit and is commonly used to measure high-speed data transfer rates.

History/origin: Similar to the megabit, the gigabit uses the SI prefix 'giga' to denote one billion. Its usage grew with the increasing capacity and speed of digital communication technologies.

Current use: Gigabits are used to quantify very high data transfer rates, such as the speeds of Ethernet connections (e.g., Gigabit Ethernet) or fiber optic internet connections.

Bit

Definition: A bit (binary digit) is the smallest unit of data in a computer. It can have a value of either 0 or 1.

History/origin: The concept of a bit was developed by Claude Shannon in his 1948 paper "A Mathematical Theory of Communication." It is fundamental to information theory and digital computing.

Current use: Bits are the foundation of all digital information. They are used to represent and process data in computers, communication systems, and storage devices.

Gigabit to Bit Conversion Table

Gigabit [Gb]Bit [b]
0.01 Gb10737418.24 b
0.1 Gb107374182.4 b
1 Gb1073741824 b
10 Gb10737418240 b
50 Gb53687091200 b
100 Gb107374182400 b
1000 Gb1073741824000 b
10000 Gb10737418240000 b

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