Convert Kilobyte to Megabit
Please provide values below to convert Kilobyte [kB] to Megabit [Mb], or Convert Megabit to Kilobyte.
How to Convert Kilobyte to Megabit
1 kB = 0.0078125 Mb
Example: convert 15 kB to Mb:
15 kB = 15 × 0.0078125 Mb = 0.1171875 Mb
Kilobyte to Megabit Conversion Table
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Kilobyte
A kilobyte (kB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,000 bytes in the decimal system or 1,024 bytes in the binary system.
History/Origin
The term 'kilobyte' originated in the early days of computing to represent data sizes, initially based on the binary system (1024 bytes). Over time, especially with the adoption of the decimal system for storage devices, the definition has shifted to 1,000 bytes for certain contexts, leading to some ambiguity.
Current Use
Today, 'kilobyte' commonly refers to 1,000 bytes in storage device marketing and data transfer contexts, while in computing and programming, it often still denotes 1,024 bytes. The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.
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.