KiB to Gibit → CONVERT Kibibytes to Gibibits

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Kibibyte (KiB) Versus Gibibit (Gibit) - Comparison

Kibibytes and Gibibits are units of digital information used to measure storage capacity and data transfer rate.

Both Kibibytes and Gibibits are the "binary" units. One Kibibyte is equal to 1024 bytes. One Gibibit is equal to 1024^3 bits. There are 131,072 Kibibyte in one Gibibit. Find more details on below table.

Unit Name Kibibyte Gibibit
Unit Symbol KiB Gib or Gibit
Standard binary binary
Defined Value 2^10 or 1024^1 Bytes 2^30 or 1024^3 Bits
Value in Bits 8,192 1,073,741,824
Value in Bytes 1,024 134,217,728

Kibibyte (KiB) to Gibibit (Gibit) Conversion - Formula & Steps

Kibibyte (KiB) to Gibibit (Gibit) Conversion Image

The KiB to Gibit Calculator Tool provides a convenient solution for effortlessly converting data units from Kibibyte (KiB) to Gibibit (Gibit). Let's delve into a thorough analysis of the formula and steps involved.

Outlined below is a comprehensive overview of the key attributes associated with both the source (Kibibyte) and target (Gibibit) data units.

Source Data Unit Target Data Unit
Equal to 1024 bytes
(Binary Unit)
Equal to 1024^3 bits
(Binary Unit)

The conversion diagram provided below offers a visual representation to help you better grasp the steps involved in calculating Kibibyte to Gibibit in a simplified manner.

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÷ 1024   
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  x 1024  
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Based on the provided diagram and steps outlined earlier, the formula for converting the Kibibyte (KiB) to Gibibit (Gibit) can be expressed as follows:

diamond CONVERSION FORMULA Gibit = KiB x 8 ÷ 10242

Now, let's apply the aforementioned formula and explore the manual conversion process from Kibibyte (KiB) to Gibibit (Gibit). To streamline the calculation further, we can simplify the formula for added convenience.

FORMULA

Gibibits = Kibibytes x 8 ÷ 10242

STEP 1

Gibibits = Kibibytes x 8 ÷ (1024x1024)

STEP 2

Gibibits = Kibibytes x 8 ÷ 1048576

STEP 3

Gibibits = Kibibytes x 0.00000762939453125

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Example : By applying the previously mentioned formula and steps, the conversion from 1 Kibibyte (KiB) to Gibibit (Gibit) can be processed as outlined below.

  1. = 1 x 8 ÷ 10242
  2. = 1 x 8 ÷ (1024x1024)
  3. = 1 x 8 ÷ 1048576
  4. = 1 x 0.00000762939453125
  5. = 0.00000762939453125
  6. i.e. 1 KiB is equal to 0.00000762939453125 Gibit.

Note : Result rounded off to 40 decimal positions.

You can employ the formula and steps mentioned above to convert Kibibytes to Gibibits using any of the programming language such as Java, Python, or Powershell.

Unit Definitions

What is Kibibyte ?

A Kibibyte (KiB) is a binary unit of digital information that is equal to 1024 bytes (or 8,192 bits) and is defined by the International Electro technical Commission(IEC). The prefix 'kibi' is derived from the binary number system and it is used to distinguish it from the decimal-based 'kilobyte' (KB). It is widely used in the field of computing as it more accurately represents the amount of data storage and data transfer in computer systems.
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What is Gibibit ?

A Gibibit (Gib or Gibit) is a binary unit of digital information that is equal to 1,073,741,824 bits and is defined by the International Electro technical Commission(IEC). The prefix 'gibi' is derived from the binary number system and it is used to distinguish it from the decimal-based 'gigabit' (Gb). It is widely used in the field of computing as it more accurately represents the amount of data storage and data transfer in computer systems.
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Excel Formula to convert from Kibibyte (KiB) to Gibibit (Gibit)

Apply the formula as shown below to convert from 1 Kibibyte (KiB) to Gibibit (Gibit).

  A B C
1 Kibibyte (KiB) Gibibit (Gibit)  
2 1 =A2 * 0.00000762939453125  
3      

download Download - Excel Template for Kibibyte (KiB) to Gibibit (Gibit) Conversion

If you want to perform bulk conversion locally in your system, then download and make use of above Excel template.

Python Code for Kibibyte (KiB) to Gibibit (Gibit) Conversion

You can use below code to convert any value in Kibibyte (KiB) to Kibibyte (KiB) in Python.

kibibytes = int(input("Enter Kibibytes: "))
gibibits = kibibytes * 8 / (1024*1024)
print("{} Kibibytes = {} Gibibits".format(kibibytes,gibibits))

The first line of code will prompt the user to enter the Kibibyte (KiB) as an input. The value of Gibibit (Gibit) is calculated on the next line, and the code in third line will display the result.

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

How many Gibibits(Gibit) are there in a Kibibyte(KiB)?expand_more

There are 0.00000762939453125 Gibibits in a Kibibyte.

What is the formula to convert Kibibyte(KiB) to Gibibit(Gibit)?expand_more

Use the formula Gibit = KiB x 8 / 10242 to convert Kibibyte to Gibibit.

How many Kibibytes(KiB) are there in a Gibibit(Gibit)?expand_more

There are 131072 Kibibytes in a Gibibit.

What is the formula to convert Gibibit(Gibit) to Kibibyte(KiB)?expand_more

Use the formula KiB = Gibit x 10242 / 8 to convert Gibibit to Kibibyte.

Which is bigger, Gibibit(Gibit) or Kibibyte(KiB)?expand_more

Gibibit is bigger than Kibibyte. One Gibibit contains 131072 Kibibytes.

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