Convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) to Megabit
Please provide values below to convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) [GB] to Megabit [Mb], or Convert Megabit to Gigabyte (10^9 bytes).
How to Convert Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) to Megabit
1 GB = 7629.39453125 Mb
Example: convert 15 GB to Mb:
15 GB = 15 × 7629.39453125 Mb = 114440.91796875 Mb
Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) to Megabit 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.
Megabit
A megabit (Mb) is a unit of digital information equal to one million bits, commonly used to measure data transfer speeds and network bandwidth.
History/Origin
The term 'megabit' emerged with the development of digital communication and data storage technologies in the late 20th century, becoming standard for describing internet speeds and data rates.
Current Use
Megabits are widely used today to specify internet connection speeds, network bandwidth, and data transfer rates in telecommunications and networking contexts.