Gigabit [Gb] to Bit [b] Converter
How to Convert Gigabit to Bit
1 Gb = 1073741824 b
1 b = 9.313225746154785e-10 Gb
Example: convert 10 Gb to b:
10 Gb = 10 x 1073741824 = 10737418240 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
| Units.Gb.singular [Gb] | Units.b.singular [b] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Gb | 10737418.24 b |
| 0.1 Gb | 107374182.4 b |
| 1 Gb | 1073741824 b |
| 10 Gb | 10737418240 b |
| 50 Gb | 53687091200 b |
| 100 Gb | 107374182400 b |
| 1000 Gb | 1073741824000 b |
| 10000 Gb | 10737418240000 b |