Convert DVD (2 layer, 2 side) to Gigabyte (10^9 bytes)
Please provide values below to convert DVD (2 layer, 2 side) [dvd-2l-2s] to Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) [GB], or Convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) to DVD (2 layer, 2 side).
How to Convert Dvd (2 Layer, 2 Side) to Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes)
1 dvd-2l-2s = 18.253611008 GB
Example: convert 15 dvd-2l-2s to GB:
15 dvd-2l-2s = 15 × 18.253611008 GB = 273.80416512 GB
Dvd (2 Layer, 2 Side) to Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) Conversion Table
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Dvd (2 Layer, 2 Side)
A DVD (2 layer, 2 side) is a digital optical disc storage format capable of storing approximately 8.5 GB of data, with two layers on each side for increased capacity.
History/Origin
The DVD format was developed in the mid-1990s as a successor to the CD, introducing higher storage capacity and improved data transfer rates. The 2-layer, 2-side version was introduced to further enhance storage capabilities, becoming widely adopted in the early 2000s for data storage and multimedia applications.
Current Use
Today, DVDs are primarily used for media playback, data archiving, and distribution of movies and software, although their usage has declined with the rise of digital downloads and streaming services.
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.