Convert Byte to Gigabyte
Please provide values below to convert Byte [B] to Gigabyte [GB], or Convert Gigabyte to Byte.
How to Convert Byte to Gigabyte
1 B = 9.31322574615479e-10 GB
Example: convert 15 B to GB:
15 B = 15 × 9.31322574615479e-10 GB = 1.39698386192322e-08 GB
Byte to Gigabyte Conversion Table
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Byte
A byte (B) is a unit of digital information that typically consists of eight bits and is used to represent a single character in computer systems.
History/Origin
The byte was introduced in the early days of computer architecture to standardize the amount of data used to encode a character. It became a fundamental unit in data storage and processing, evolving alongside advancements in computing technology.
Current Use
Bytes are used to measure and specify data size in computer memory, storage devices, and data transfer rates. They form the basis for larger units like kilobytes, megabytes, and gigabytes, and are essential in programming, data management, and digital communication.
Gigabyte
A gigabyte (GB) is a unit of digital information equal to one billion bytes, commonly used to measure data storage capacity.
History/Origin
The gigabyte was introduced in the 1970s as part of the binary prefix system, initially representing 2^30 bytes (1,073,741,824 bytes). Over time, it has also been used to denote decimal gigabytes of 10^9 bytes, especially in marketing storage devices.
Current Use
Gigabytes are widely used today to quantify storage capacity of computers, smartphones, and other digital devices, as well as data transfer limits and file sizes in various applications.