Convert Megabyte (10^6 bytes) to Bit
Please provide values below to convert Megabyte (10^6 bytes) [MB] to Bit [b], or Convert Bit to Megabyte (10^6 bytes).
How to Convert Megabyte (10^6 Bytes) to Bit
1 MB = 8000000 b
Example: convert 15 MB to b:
15 MB = 15 × 8000000 b = 120000000 b
Megabyte (10^6 Bytes) to Bit Conversion Table
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Megabyte (10^6 Bytes)
A megabyte (MB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,000,000 bytes (10^6 bytes).
History/Origin
The term 'megabyte' was introduced in the 1960s with the advent of computer storage, initially representing 1,048,576 bytes (2^20), but the decimal definition of 1,000,000 bytes became common in the context of data storage and marketing.
Current Use
Today, the megabyte is used to measure data size in contexts such as file sizes, storage capacities, and data transfer rates, with the decimal definition (10^6 bytes) being standard in most commercial and marketing applications.
Bit
A bit is the basic unit of information in computing and digital communications, representing a binary value of 0 or 1.
History/Origin
The term 'bit' was coined in 1947 by John Tukey, derived from 'binary digit,' and became widely adopted with the development of digital computers in the mid-20th century.
Current Use
Bits are used to measure data transfer rates, storage capacity, and digital information, often in combination with larger units like bytes (B).