Convert Gigabit to Terabyte
Please provide values below to convert Gigabit [Gb] to Terabyte [TB], or Convert Terabyte to Gigabit.
How to Convert Gigabit to Terabyte
1 Gb = 0.0001220703125 TB
Example: convert 15 Gb to TB:
15 Gb = 15 × 0.0001220703125 TB = 0.0018310546875 TB
Gigabit to Terabyte Conversion Table
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Gigabit
A gigabit (Gb) is a unit of digital information equal to one billion bits, commonly used to measure data transfer rates and storage capacity.
History/Origin
The gigabit originated as part of the metric system for digital information, gaining prominence with the rise of high-speed internet and large data storage systems in the late 20th century.
Current Use
Gigabits are widely used today to specify internet connection speeds, network bandwidth, and data transfer rates in various digital devices and services.
Terabyte
A terabyte (TB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,000 gigabytes or 1,000,000 megabytes, commonly used to measure data storage capacity.
History/Origin
The term 'terabyte' was introduced in the 1980s as storage capacities increased, with early uses in computer science and data storage industries. It became more widespread with the advent of large-scale data storage solutions and advancements in digital technology.
Current Use
Today, terabytes are widely used to quantify storage capacity in hard drives, solid-state drives, data centers, and cloud storage services, reflecting the growing need for large data handling in personal and enterprise computing.