Convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) to Petabit
Please provide values below to convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) [GB] to Petabit [Pb], or Convert Petabit to Gigabyte (10^9 bytes).
How to Convert Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) to Petabit
1 GB = 7.105427357601e-06 Pb
Example: convert 15 GB to Pb:
15 GB = 15 × 7.105427357601e-06 Pb = 0.000106581410364015 Pb
Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) to Petabit 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.
Petabit
A petabit (Pb) is a unit of digital information equal to 10^15 bits or 1,000,000,000,000,000 bits.
History/Origin
The petabit was introduced as part of the binary and decimal prefixes for large data quantities, reflecting the increasing need for larger units in data storage and transfer, especially during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Current Use
Petabits are primarily used in the context of large-scale data storage, data transfer rates, and network bandwidth measurements, particularly in data centers, internet infrastructure, and high-capacity storage systems.