Convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) to Gigabit
Please provide values below to convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) [GB] to Gigabit [Gb], or Convert Gigabit to Gigabyte (10^9 bytes).
How to Convert Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) to Gigabit
1 GB = 7.45058059692383 Gb
Example: convert 15 GB to Gb:
15 GB = 15 × 7.45058059692383 Gb = 111.758708953857 Gb
Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) to Gigabit Conversion Table
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Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes)
A gigabyte (GB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,000,000,000 bytes (10^9 bytes).
History/Origin
The gigabyte was introduced as part of the decimal system of data measurement, aligning with SI prefixes, to standardize data sizes. It became widely adopted with the rise of digital storage devices in the late 20th century.
Current Use
Gigabytes are commonly used to measure data storage capacity in computers, smartphones, and other digital devices, as well as data transfer rates and file sizes in various applications.
Gigabit
A gigabit (Gb) is a unit of digital information equal to one billion bits, commonly used to measure data transfer rates and storage capacity.
History/Origin
The gigabit originated as part of the metric system for digital information, gaining prominence with the rise of high-speed internet and large data storage systems in the late 20th century.
Current Use
Gigabits are widely used today to specify internet connection speeds, network bandwidth, and data transfer rates in various digital devices and services.