GB to Gb Converter
Convert Gigabyte (GB) to Gigabit (Gb) and vice versa.
Conversion Result
How to convert Gigabyte to Gigabit (GB to Gb)
Gigabyte (GB) and Gigabit (Gb) measure digital information using different base units. Gigabit is based on bits, while Gigabyte is based on bytes. Converting between them requires accounting for the relationship that 1 Byte equals 8 Bits.
Follow these steps to derive the conversion factor and formula.
1. Find the source unit (Gigabyte) value in bits
The Gigabyte is a decimal unit. It is defined as 1000^3 bytes, which equals 1000000000 bytes. Since 1 Byte = 8 bits, multiply the number of Bytes by 8 to express the value in bits.
2. Find the target unit (Gigabit) value in bits
The Gigabit is a decimal unit. It is defined as 1000^3 bits, which equals 1000000000 bits.
3. Calculate the Conversion Factor
One Gigabyte is equal to 8000000000 bits, while one Gigabit equals 1000000000 bits. The conversion factor is obtained by dividing the value of 1 source unit (in bits) by the value of 1 target unit (in bits).
4. Simplify the Fraction
The fraction can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 1,000,000,000, giving the exact conversion factor.
5. Decimal Approximation
The exact factor is 8/1. The decimal result is shown to 30 places or fewer when the division terminates earlier.
6. Derive the conversion formula
The conversion factor from Gigabyte (GB) to Gigabit (Gb) is 8. Therefore, any value in Gigabyte can be converted to Gigabit by multiplying it by this factor.
7. Conversion Formula
Multiply the number of Gigabytes by 8 to obtain the equivalent value in Gigabits.
Examples
Gigabyte (GB) to Gigabit (Gb) Conversion Table
The table below displays commonly used Gigabyte (GB) values and their equivalent values in Gigabit (Gb).
Definitions of Gigabyte and Gigabit
The following definitions explain what Gigabyte and Gigabit mean and how they are used to measure digital data.
Gigabyte (GB)
decimalGigabit (Gb)
decimalGigabyte (GB) vs Gigabit (Gb)
1 GB = 8 Gb
1 Gb = 0.125 GB
Both Gigabyte (GB) and Gigabit (Gb) are part of the decimal (SI/base-10) system used to measure digital data. This system uses powers of 1000 and is commonly used for file sizes, storage capacity, and data transfer rates. Note that Gigabyte (GB) and Gigabit (Gb) measure bytes and bits respectively. Since 1 Byte = 8 bits, conversions between them involve this factor.
(1,000,000,000 Bytes)
(1,000,000,000 Bits)
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FAQs
How many Gigabits are in a Gigabyte?
keyboard_arrow_downOne Gigabyte (GB) is equal to 8 Gigabit (Gb).
How many Gigabytes are in a Gigabit?
keyboard_arrow_downOne Gigabit (Gb) is equal to 0.125 Gigabyte (GB).
How many times larger is a Gigabyte than a Gigabit?
keyboard_arrow_downA Gigabyte is 8 times larger than a Gigabit.
Are Gigabytes and Gigabits decimal or binary units?
keyboard_arrow_downBoth Gigabyte and Gigabit are decimal (SI) units based on powers of 1,000.