Bit [b] to Megabit [Mb] Converter
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How to Convert Bit to MegabitMegabit
1 b = 9.5367431640625e-7 Mb
1 Mb = 1048576 b
Example: convert 39 b to Mb:
39 b = 39 x 9.5367431640625e-7 = 0.00003719329833984375 Mb
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.
Megabit
Definition: A megabit (Mb) is a unit of data storage equal to 1,000,000 bits. It's a multiple of the bit, which is the fundamental unit of information in computing and digital communications.
History/origin: The megabit is based on the bit and uses the SI prefix 'mega' to denote one million. The concept of bits arose with the development of digital computers and information theory in the mid-20th century.
Current use: Megabits are commonly used to measure data transfer rates, such as network speeds or internet connection speeds. For example, internet service providers often advertise speeds in megabits per second (Mbps).
Bit to Megabit Conversion Table
| Bit [b] | Megabit [Mb] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 b | 9.5367431640625e-9 Mb |
| 0.1 b | 9.5367431640625e-8 Mb |
| 1 b | 9.5367431640625e-7 Mb |
| 10 b | 0.0000095367431640625 Mb |
| 50 b | 0.0000476837158203125 Mb |
| 100 b | 0.000095367431640625 Mb |
| 1000 b | 0.00095367431640625 Mb |
| 10000 b | 0.0095367431640625 Mb |
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