Convert Gigabyte to Gigabit
Please provide values below to convert Gigabyte [GB] to Gigabit [Gb], or Convert Gigabit to Gigabyte.
1 GB = 8 Gb. To convert Gigabyte to Gigabit, multiply the value by 8; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Gb = 0.125 GB). Both units measure data storage and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 GB = 8 Gb
- 1 Gb = 0.125 GB
- 10 GB = 80 Gb
- 100 GB = 800 Gb
How to Convert Gigabyte to Gigabit
1 GB = 8 Gb
Example: convert 15 GB to Gb:
15 GB = 15 × 8 Gb = 120 Gb
Gigabyte to Gigabit Conversion Table
| Gigabyte | Gigabit |
|---|---|
| 1 GB | 8 Gb |
| 2 GB | 16 Gb |
| 3 GB | 24 Gb |
| 5 GB | 40 Gb |
| 10 GB | 80 Gb |
| 20 GB | 160 Gb |
| 50 GB | 400 Gb |
| 100 GB | 800 Gb |
| 500 GB | 4000 Gb |
| 1000 GB | 8000 Gb |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Gigabyte in Gigabit?
1 Gigabyte (GB) = 8 Gigabit (Gb).
How do you convert Gigabyte to Gigabit?
Multiply the Gigabyte value by 8. For example, 25 GB × 8 = 200 Gb.
What is 10 Gigabyte in Gigabit?
10 GB = 80 Gb.
Which unit is larger, the Gigabyte or the Gigabit?
The Gigabyte is the larger unit: 1 GB = 8 Gb.