Convert Megabit to Kilobyte (10^3 bytes)
Please provide values below to convert Megabit [Mb] to Kilobyte (10^3 bytes) [KB], or Convert Kilobyte (10^3 bytes) to Megabit.
How to Convert Megabit to Kilobyte (10^3 Bytes)
1 Mb = 131.072 KB
Example: convert 15 Mb to KB:
15 Mb = 15 × 131.072 KB = 1966.08 KB
Megabit to Kilobyte (10^3 Bytes) Conversion Table
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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.
Kilobyte (10^3 Bytes)
A kilobyte (KB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,000 bytes, based on the decimal system.
History/Origin
The term 'kilobyte' originated in the early days of computing to represent 1,000 bytes, aligning with the SI prefix 'kilo'. Over time, it has also been used to denote 1,024 bytes in some contexts, especially in computer memory, leading to some ambiguity.
Current Use
Today, 'kilobyte' typically refers to 1,000 bytes in data storage and transfer contexts, following the decimal system. However, in computer memory, it is often used to mean 1,024 bytes, reflecting the binary system.