Convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) to Bit
Please provide values below to convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) [GB] to Bit [b], or Convert Bit to Gigabyte (10^9 bytes).
How to Convert Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) to Bit
1 GB = 8000000000 b
Example: convert 15 GB to b:
15 GB = 15 × 8000000000 b = 120000000000 b
Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) to Bit 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.
Bit
A bit is the basic unit of information in computing and digital communications, representing a binary value of 0 or 1.
History/Origin
The term 'bit' was coined in 1947 by John Tukey, derived from 'binary digit,' and became widely adopted with the development of digital computers in the mid-20th century.
Current Use
Bits are used to measure data transfer rates, storage capacity, and digital information, often in combination with larger units like bytes (B).