MiB to Gbit → CONVERT Mebibytes to Gigabits

expand_more
info 1 MiB is equal to 0.008388608 Gbit
Mebibyte (binary) --> Gigabit (decimal)
 
Input Mebibyte (MiB) - and press Enter.
ADVERTISEMENT

toc Table of Contents

  1. Mebibytes Versus Gigabits - Comparison
  2. Step by step guide to convert MiB to Gbit with formula and diagram
  3. Excel Formula to convert from MiB to Gbit and downloadable template
  4. Python Code for MiB to Gbit Conversion - Ready to execute
  5. MiB to Gbit Conversion Table
  6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  7. Complete list of MiB Converters

Mebibyte (MiB) Versus Gigabit (Gbit) - Comparison

Mebibytes and Gigabits are units of digital information used to measure storage capacity and data transfer rate.

Mebibytes is a "binary" unit where as Gigabits is a "decimal" unit. One Mebibyte is equal to 1024^2 bytes. One Gigabit is equal to 1000^3 bits. There are 119.20928955078125 Mebibyte in one Gigabit. Find more details on below table.

Unit Name Mebibyte Gigabit
Unit Symbol MiB Gb or Gbit
Standard binary decimal
Defined Value 2^20 or 1024^2 Bytes 10^9 or 1000^3 Bits
Value in Bits 8,388,608 1,000,000,000
Value in Bytes 1,048,576 125,000,000

Mebibyte (MiB) to Gigabit (Gbit) Conversion - Formula & Steps

Mebibyte (MiB) to Gigabit (Gbit) Conversion Image

The MiB to Gbit Calculator Tool provides a convenient solution for effortlessly converting data units from Mebibyte (MiB) to Gigabit (Gbit). 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 (Mebibyte) and target (Gigabit) data units.

Source Data Unit Target Data Unit
Equal to 1024^2 bytes
(Binary Unit)
Equal to 1000^3 bits
(Decimal Unit)

The formula for converting the Mebibyte (MiB) to Gigabit (Gbit) can be expressed as follows:

diamond CONVERSION FORMULA Gbit = MiB x (8x10242) ÷ 10003

Now, let's apply the aforementioned formula and explore the manual conversion process from Mebibyte (MiB) to Gigabit (Gbit). To streamline the calculation further, we can simplify the formula for added convenience.

FORMULA

Gigabits = Mebibytes x (8x10242) ÷ 10003

STEP 1

Gigabits = Mebibytes x (8x1024x1024) ÷ (1000x1000x1000)

STEP 2

Gigabits = Mebibytes x 8388608 ÷ 1000000000

STEP 3

Gigabits = Mebibytes x 0.008388608

ADVERTISEMENT

Example : By applying the previously mentioned formula and steps, the conversion from 1 Mebibyte (MiB) to Gigabit (Gbit) can be processed as outlined below.

  1. = 1 x (8x10242) ÷ 10003
  2. = 1 x (8x1024x1024) ÷ (1000x1000x1000)
  3. = 1 x 8388608 ÷ 1000000000
  4. = 1 x 0.008388608
  5. = 0.008388608
  6. i.e. 1 MiB is equal to 0.008388608 Gbit.

Note : Result rounded off to 40 decimal positions.

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

Unit Definitions

What is Mebibyte ?

A Mebibyte (MiB) is a binary unit of digital information that is equal to 1,048,576 bytes (or 8,388,608 bits) and is defined by the International Electro technical Commission(IEC). The prefix 'mebi' is derived from the binary number system and it is used to distinguish it from the decimal-based 'megabyte' (MB). 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.
- Learn more..

arrow_downward

What is Gigabit ?

A Gigabit (Gb or Gbit) is a decimal unit of digital information that is equal to 1,000,000,000 bits and it is commonly used to express data transfer speeds, such as the speed of an internet connection and to measure the size of a file. In the context of data storage and memory, the binary-based unit of gibibit (Gibit) is used instead.
- Learn more..

ADVERTISEMENT

Popular MiB Conversions

Excel Formula to convert from Mebibyte (MiB) to Gigabit (Gbit)

Apply the formula as shown below to convert from 1 Mebibyte (MiB) to Gigabit (Gbit).

  A B C
1 Mebibyte (MiB) Gigabit (Gbit)  
2 1 =A2 * 0.008388608  
3      

download Download - Excel Template for Mebibyte (MiB) to Gigabit (Gbit) Conversion

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

Python Code for Mebibyte (MiB) to Gigabit (Gbit) Conversion

You can use below code to convert any value in Mebibyte (MiB) to Mebibyte (MiB) in Python.

mebibytes = int(input("Enter Mebibytes: "))
gigabits = mebibytes * (8*1024*1024) / (1000*1000*1000)
print("{} Mebibytes = {} Gigabits".format(mebibytes,gigabits))

The first line of code will prompt the user to enter the Mebibyte (MiB) as an input. The value of Gigabit (Gbit) is calculated on the next line, and the code in third line will display the result.

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

How many Gigabits(Gbit) are there in a Mebibyte(MiB)?expand_more

There are 0.008388608 Gigabits in a Mebibyte.

What is the formula to convert Mebibyte(MiB) to Gigabit(Gbit)?expand_more

Use the formula Gbit = MiB x (8x10242) / 10003 to convert Mebibyte to Gigabit.

How many Mebibytes(MiB) are there in a Gigabit(Gbit)?expand_more

There are 119.20928955078125 Mebibytes in a Gigabit.

What is the formula to convert Gigabit(Gbit) to Mebibyte(MiB)?expand_more

Use the formula MiB = Gbit x 10003 / (8x10242) to convert Gigabit to Mebibyte.

Which is bigger, Gigabit(Gbit) or Mebibyte(MiB)?expand_more

Gigabit is bigger than Mebibyte. One Gigabit contains 119.20928955078125 Mebibytes.

Similar Conversions & Calculators

All below conversions basically referring to the same calculation.