Convert DVD (1 layer, 2 side) to Terabyte (10^12 bytes)
Please provide values below to convert DVD (1 layer, 2 side) [dvd-1l-2s] to Terabyte (10^12 bytes) [TB], or Convert Terabyte (10^12 bytes) to DVD (1 layer, 2 side).
How to Convert Dvd (1 Layer, 2 Side) to Terabyte (10^12 Bytes)
1 dvd-1l-2s = 0.010089990144 TB
Example: convert 15 dvd-1l-2s to TB:
15 dvd-1l-2s = 15 × 0.010089990144 TB = 0.15134985216 TB
Dvd (1 Layer, 2 Side) to Terabyte (10^12 Bytes) Conversion Table
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Dvd (1 Layer, 2 Side)
A DVD (1 layer, 2 sides) is a digital optical disc storage format capable of storing approximately 4.7 GB of data per side, used for data storage, video playback, and software distribution.
History/Origin
The DVD was developed in the mid-1990s as a successor to CDs, with the first commercial DVDs introduced in 1996. It became widely adopted for video and data storage, replacing VHS tapes and CDs in many applications.
Current Use
Today, DVDs are used for data storage, video playback, and software distribution, although their popularity has declined with the rise of digital downloads and streaming services. They are still utilized in certain regions and for specific archival purposes.
Terabyte (10^12 Bytes)
A terabyte (TB) is a unit of digital information equal to 10^12 bytes, commonly used to measure data storage capacity.
History/Origin
The term 'terabyte' was introduced in the 1990s as storage capacities increased, following the adoption of the binary prefix 'tera' from the metric system, though it is often used in decimal form for storage devices.
Current Use
Terabytes are widely used today to quantify data storage in hard drives, solid-state drives, data centers, and cloud storage services, reflecting large-scale data capacities.