Convert kilobit to gigabit


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How many kbit in 1 gigabit? The answer is 1000000. We assume you are converting between kilobit and gigabit. You can view more details on each measurement unit: kbit or gigabit The main non-SI unit for computer data storage is the byte. 1 byte is equal to 0.008 kbit, or 8.0E-9 gigabit. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between kilobits and gigabits. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



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Definition: Kilobit

The kilobit is a multiple of the unit bit for digital information or computer storage.

1 kilobit = 1000 bits.

Using the common byte size of 8 bits, 1 kbit is equal to 125 bytes.

Note this is different from the kibibit, which is 1024 bits.


Definition: Gigabit

The gigabit is a multiple of the unit bit for digital information or computer storage.

1 gigabit = 1,000,000,000 bits.

Note that the official SI definition uses the "gibibit" or Gib unit to represent 230 bits.


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