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bits per hour (bit/hour) to Gigabits per second (Gb/s) conversion

bits per hour to Gigabits per second conversion table

bits per hour (bit/hour)Gigabits per second (Gb/s)
00
12.7777777777778e-13
25.5555555555556e-13
38.3333333333333e-13
41.1111111111111e-12
51.3888888888889e-12
61.6666666666667e-12
71.9444444444444e-12
82.2222222222222e-12
92.5e-12
102.7777777777778e-12
205.5555555555556e-12
308.3333333333333e-12
401.1111111111111e-11
501.3888888888889e-11
601.6666666666667e-11
701.9444444444444e-11
802.2222222222222e-11
902.5e-11
1002.7777777777778e-11
10002.7777777777778e-10

How to convert bits per hour to gigabits per second?

Data transfer rates can be expressed in several units, and converting between them requires understanding the relationships between those units. Let's go through the conversion process from bits per hour (b/h) to Gigabits per second (Gbps) for both the base 10 (decimal) and base 2 (binary) measurement systems.

Conversion Basics:

1 hour = 3600 seconds 1 Gigabit (Gb) = 10910^9 bits (base 10) 1 Gibibit (Gib) = 2302^{30} bits (base 2)

Base 10 Conversion:

To convert 1 bit per hour to Gigabits per second (Gbps) in base 10:

  1. Start with 1 bit per hour.

  2. Convert hours to seconds: 1 bit/hour=1 bit3600 seconds=13600 bits per second1 \text{ bit/hour} = \frac{1 \text{ bit}}{3600 \text{ seconds}} = \frac{1}{3600} \text{ bits per second}

  3. Convert bits to Gigabits: 13600 bits per second=13600×109 Gbps=2.7778×10−13 Gbps\frac{1}{3600} \text{ bits per second} = \frac{1}{3600 \times 10^9} \text{ Gbps} = 2.7778 \times 10^{-13} \text{ Gbps}

So, 1 bit per hour is approximately 2.7778×10−132.7778 \times 10^{-13} Gbps in base 10.

Base 2 Conversion:

To convert 1 bit per hour to Gibibits per second (Gibps) in base 2:

  1. Start with 1 bit per hour.

  2. Convert hours to seconds: 1 bit/hour=1 bit3600 seconds=13600 bits per second1 \text{ bit/hour} = \frac{1 \text{ bit}}{3600 \text{ seconds}} = \frac{1}{3600} \text{ bits per second}

  3. Convert bits to Gibibits: 13600 bits per second=13600×230 Gibps=2.5937×10−13 Gibps\frac{1}{3600} \text{ bits per second} = \frac{1}{3600 \times 2^{30}} \text{ Gibps} = 2.5937 \times 10^{-13} \text{ Gibps}

So, 1 bit per hour is approximately 2.5937×10−132.5937 \times 10^{-13} Gibps in base 2.

Real-World Examples:

Now let’s look at some other quantities of bits per hour and put them into a more comprehensible context.

1 Megabit per Hour (1 Mb/h):

  • Base 10:
    • 1 Mb=106 bits1 \text{ Mb} = 10^6 \text{ bits}
  • Convert to bits per second:
    • 1063600≈277.78 bits per second\frac{10^6}{3600} \approx 277.78 \text{ bits per second}
  • Convert to Gbps:
    • 277.78109≈2.7778×10−7 Gbps\frac{277.78}{10^9} \approx 2.7778 \times 10^{-7} \text{ Gbps}

1 Gigabit per Hour (1 Gb/h):

  • Base 10:
    • 1 Gb=109 bits1 \text{ Gb} = 10^9 \text{ bits}
  • Convert to bits per second:
    • 1093600≈277778 bits per second\frac{10^9}{3600} \approx 277778 \text{ bits per second}
  • Convert to Gbps:
    • 277778109≈2.7778×10−4 Gbps\frac{277778}{10^9} \approx 2.7778 \times 10^{-4} \text{ Gbps}

1 Terabit per Hour (1 Tb/h):

  • Base 10:
    • 1 Tb=1012 bits1 \text{ Tb} = 10^{12} \text{ bits}
  • Convert to bits per second:
    • 10123600≈277777778 bits per second\frac{10^{12}}{3600} \approx 277777778 \text{ bits per second}
  • Convert to Gbps:
    • 277777778109≈277.78 Gbps\frac{277777778}{10^9} \approx 277.78 \text{ Gbps}

Summary:

  • 1 bit per hour (base 10) = 2.7778×10−132.7778 \times 10^{-13} Gbps
  • 1 bit per hour (base 2) = 2.5937×10−132.5937 \times 10^{-13} Gibps

These tiny values show that data transfer rates per hour can be very small when converted to faster units like Gbps, illustrating the large scale and complexity often involved in data transfer.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Gigabits per second to other unit conversions.

What is bits per hour?

Bits per hour (bit/h) is a unit used to measure data transfer rate, representing the number of bits transferred or processed in one hour. It indicates the speed at which digital information is transmitted or handled.

Understanding Bits per Hour

Bits per hour is derived from the fundamental unit of information, the bit. A bit is the smallest unit of data in computing, representing a binary digit (0 or 1). Combining bits with the unit of time (hour) gives us a measure of data transfer rate.

To calculate bits per hour, you essentially count the number of bits transferred or processed during an hour-long period. This rate is used to quantify the speed of data transmission, processing, or storage.

Decimal vs. Binary (Base 10 vs. Base 2)

When discussing data rates, the distinction between base-10 (decimal) and base-2 (binary) prefixes is crucial.

  • Base-10 (Decimal): Prefixes like kilo (K), mega (M), giga (G), etc., are based on powers of 10 (e.g., 1 KB = 1000 bits).
  • Base-2 (Binary): Prefixes like kibi (Ki), mebi (Mi), gibi (Gi), etc., are based on powers of 2 (e.g., 1 Kibit = 1024 bits).

Although base-10 prefixes are commonly used in marketing materials, base-2 prefixes are more accurate for technical specifications in computing. Using the correct prefixes helps avoid confusion and misinterpretation of data transfer rates.

Formula

The formula for calculating bits per hour is as follows:

Data Transfer Rate=Number of BitsTime in HoursData\ Transfer\ Rate = \frac{Number\ of\ Bits}{Time\ in\ Hours}

For example, if 8000 bits are transferred in one hour, the data transfer rate is 8000 bits per hour.

Interesting Facts

While there's no specific law or famous person directly associated with "bits per hour," Claude Shannon, an American mathematician and electrical engineer, is considered the "father of information theory". Shannon's work laid the foundation for digital communication and information storage. His theories provide the mathematical framework for quantifying and analyzing information, impacting how we measure and transmit data today.

Real-World Examples

Here are some real-world examples of approximate data transfer rates expressed in bits per hour:

  • Very Slow Modem (2400 baud): Approximately 2400 bits per hour.
  • Early Digital Audio Encoding: If you were manually converting audio to digital at the very beginning, you might process a few kilobits per hour.
  • Data Logging: Some very low-power sensors might log data at a rate of a few bits per hour to conserve energy.

It's important to note that bits per hour is a relatively small unit, and most modern data transfer rates are measured in kilobits per second (kbps), megabits per second (Mbps), or gigabits per second (Gbps). Therefore, bits per hour is more relevant in scenarios involving very low data transfer rates.

Additional Resources

  • For a deeper understanding of data transfer rates, explore resources on Bandwidth.
  • Learn more about the history of data and the work of Claude Shannon from Information Theory Basics.

What is Gigabits per second?

Gigabits per second (Gbps) is a unit of data transfer rate, quantifying the amount of data transmitted over a network or connection in one second. It's a crucial metric for understanding bandwidth and network speed, especially in today's data-intensive world.

Understanding Bits, Bytes, and Prefixes

To understand Gbps, it's important to grasp the basics:

  • Bit: The fundamental unit of information in computing, represented as a 0 or 1.
  • Byte: A group of 8 bits.
  • Prefixes: Used to denote multiples of bits or bytes (kilo, mega, giga, tera, etc.).

A gigabit (Gb) represents one billion bits. However, the exact value depends on whether we're using base 10 (decimal) or base 2 (binary) prefixes.

Base 10 (Decimal) vs. Base 2 (Binary)

  • Base 10 (SI): In decimal notation, a gigabit is exactly 10910^9 bits or 1,000,000,000 bits.
  • Base 2 (Binary): In binary notation, a gigabit is 2302^{30} bits or 1,073,741,824 bits. This is sometimes referred to as a "gibibit" (Gib) to distinguish it from the decimal gigabit. However, Gbps almost always refers to the base 10 value.

In the context of data transfer rates (Gbps), we almost always refer to the base 10 (decimal) value. This means 1 Gbps = 1,000,000,000 bits per second.

How Gbps is Formed

Gbps is calculated by measuring the amount of data transmitted over a specific period, then dividing the data size by the time.

Data Transfer Rate (Gbps)=Amount of Data (Gigabits)Time (seconds)\text{Data Transfer Rate (Gbps)} = \frac{\text{Amount of Data (Gigabits)}}{\text{Time (seconds)}}

For example, if 5 gigabits of data are transferred in 1 second, the data transfer rate is 5 Gbps.

Real-World Examples of Gbps

  • Modern Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet is a common networking standard, offering speeds of 1 Gbps. Many homes and businesses use Gigabit Ethernet for their local networks.
  • Fiber Optic Internet: Fiber optic internet connections commonly provide speeds ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps or higher, enabling fast downloads and streaming.
  • USB Standards: USB 3.1 Gen 2 has a data transfer rate of 10 Gbps. Newer USB standards like USB4 offer even faster speeds (up to 40 Gbps).
  • Thunderbolt Ports: Thunderbolt ports (used in computers and peripherals) can support data transfer rates of 40 Gbps or more.
  • Solid State Drives (SSDs): High-performance NVMe SSDs can achieve read and write speeds exceeding 3 Gbps, significantly improving system performance.
  • 8K Streaming: Streaming 8K video content requires a significant amount of bandwidth. Bitrates can reach 50-100 Mbps (0.05 - 0.1 Gbps) or more. Thus, a fast internet connection is crucial for a smooth experience.

Factors Affecting Actual Data Transfer Rates

While Gbps represents the theoretical maximum data transfer rate, several factors can affect the actual speed you experience:

  • Network Congestion: Sharing a network with other users can reduce available bandwidth.
  • Hardware Limitations: Older devices or components might not be able to support the maximum Gbps speed.
  • Protocol Overhead: Some of the bandwidth is used for protocols (TCP/IP) and header information, reducing the effective data transfer rate.
  • Distance: Over long distances, signal degradation can reduce the data transfer rate.

Notable People/Laws (Indirectly Related)

While no specific law or person is directly tied to the invention of "Gigabits per second" as a unit, Claude Shannon's work on information theory laid the foundation for digital communication and data transfer rates. His work provided the mathematical framework for understanding the limits of data transmission over noisy channels.

Complete bits per hour conversion table

Enter # of bits per hour
Convert 1 bit/hour to other unitsResult
bits per hour to bits per second (bit/hour to bit/s)0.0002777777777778
bits per hour to Kilobits per second (bit/hour to Kb/s)2.7777777777778e-7
bits per hour to Kibibits per second (bit/hour to Kib/s)2.7126736111111e-7
bits per hour to Megabits per second (bit/hour to Mb/s)2.7777777777778e-10
bits per hour to Mebibits per second (bit/hour to Mib/s)2.6490953233507e-10
bits per hour to Gigabits per second (bit/hour to Gb/s)2.7777777777778e-13
bits per hour to Gibibits per second (bit/hour to Gib/s)2.5870071517097e-13
bits per hour to Terabits per second (bit/hour to Tb/s)2.7777777777778e-16
bits per hour to Tebibits per second (bit/hour to Tib/s)2.5263741715915e-16
bits per hour to bits per minute (bit/hour to bit/minute)0.01666666666667
bits per hour to Kilobits per minute (bit/hour to Kb/minute)0.00001666666666667
bits per hour to Kibibits per minute (bit/hour to Kib/minute)0.00001627604166667
bits per hour to Megabits per minute (bit/hour to Mb/minute)1.6666666666667e-8
bits per hour to Mebibits per minute (bit/hour to Mib/minute)1.5894571940104e-8
bits per hour to Gigabits per minute (bit/hour to Gb/minute)1.6666666666667e-11
bits per hour to Gibibits per minute (bit/hour to Gib/minute)1.5522042910258e-11
bits per hour to Terabits per minute (bit/hour to Tb/minute)1.6666666666667e-14
bits per hour to Tebibits per minute (bit/hour to Tib/minute)1.5158245029549e-14
bits per hour to Kilobits per hour (bit/hour to Kb/hour)0.001
bits per hour to Kibibits per hour (bit/hour to Kib/hour)0.0009765625
bits per hour to Megabits per hour (bit/hour to Mb/hour)0.000001
bits per hour to Mebibits per hour (bit/hour to Mib/hour)9.5367431640625e-7
bits per hour to Gigabits per hour (bit/hour to Gb/hour)1e-9
bits per hour to Gibibits per hour (bit/hour to Gib/hour)9.3132257461548e-10
bits per hour to Terabits per hour (bit/hour to Tb/hour)1e-12
bits per hour to Tebibits per hour (bit/hour to Tib/hour)9.0949470177293e-13
bits per hour to bits per day (bit/hour to bit/day)24
bits per hour to Kilobits per day (bit/hour to Kb/day)0.024
bits per hour to Kibibits per day (bit/hour to Kib/day)0.0234375
bits per hour to Megabits per day (bit/hour to Mb/day)0.000024
bits per hour to Mebibits per day (bit/hour to Mib/day)0.00002288818359375
bits per hour to Gigabits per day (bit/hour to Gb/day)2.4e-8
bits per hour to Gibibits per day (bit/hour to Gib/day)2.2351741790771e-8
bits per hour to Terabits per day (bit/hour to Tb/day)2.4e-11
bits per hour to Tebibits per day (bit/hour to Tib/day)2.182787284255e-11
bits per hour to bits per month (bit/hour to bit/month)720
bits per hour to Kilobits per month (bit/hour to Kb/month)0.72
bits per hour to Kibibits per month (bit/hour to Kib/month)0.703125
bits per hour to Megabits per month (bit/hour to Mb/month)0.00072
bits per hour to Mebibits per month (bit/hour to Mib/month)0.0006866455078125
bits per hour to Gigabits per month (bit/hour to Gb/month)7.2e-7
bits per hour to Gibibits per month (bit/hour to Gib/month)6.7055225372314e-7
bits per hour to Terabits per month (bit/hour to Tb/month)7.2e-10
bits per hour to Tebibits per month (bit/hour to Tib/month)6.5483618527651e-10
bits per hour to Bytes per second (bit/hour to Byte/s)0.00003472222222222
bits per hour to Kilobytes per second (bit/hour to KB/s)3.4722222222222e-8
bits per hour to Kibibytes per second (bit/hour to KiB/s)3.3908420138889e-8
bits per hour to Megabytes per second (bit/hour to MB/s)3.4722222222222e-11
bits per hour to Mebibytes per second (bit/hour to MiB/s)3.3113691541884e-11
bits per hour to Gigabytes per second (bit/hour to GB/s)3.4722222222222e-14
bits per hour to Gibibytes per second (bit/hour to GiB/s)3.2337589396371e-14
bits per hour to Terabytes per second (bit/hour to TB/s)3.4722222222222e-17
bits per hour to Tebibytes per second (bit/hour to TiB/s)3.1579677144893e-17
bits per hour to Bytes per minute (bit/hour to Byte/minute)0.002083333333333
bits per hour to Kilobytes per minute (bit/hour to KB/minute)0.000002083333333333
bits per hour to Kibibytes per minute (bit/hour to KiB/minute)0.000002034505208333
bits per hour to Megabytes per minute (bit/hour to MB/minute)2.0833333333333e-9
bits per hour to Mebibytes per minute (bit/hour to MiB/minute)1.986821492513e-9
bits per hour to Gigabytes per minute (bit/hour to GB/minute)2.0833333333333e-12
bits per hour to Gibibytes per minute (bit/hour to GiB/minute)1.9402553637822e-12
bits per hour to Terabytes per minute (bit/hour to TB/minute)2.0833333333333e-15
bits per hour to Tebibytes per minute (bit/hour to TiB/minute)1.8947806286936e-15
bits per hour to Bytes per hour (bit/hour to Byte/hour)0.125
bits per hour to Kilobytes per hour (bit/hour to KB/hour)0.000125
bits per hour to Kibibytes per hour (bit/hour to KiB/hour)0.0001220703125
bits per hour to Megabytes per hour (bit/hour to MB/hour)1.25e-7
bits per hour to Mebibytes per hour (bit/hour to MiB/hour)1.1920928955078e-7
bits per hour to Gigabytes per hour (bit/hour to GB/hour)1.25e-10
bits per hour to Gibibytes per hour (bit/hour to GiB/hour)1.1641532182693e-10
bits per hour to Terabytes per hour (bit/hour to TB/hour)1.25e-13
bits per hour to Tebibytes per hour (bit/hour to TiB/hour)1.1368683772162e-13
bits per hour to Bytes per day (bit/hour to Byte/day)3
bits per hour to Kilobytes per day (bit/hour to KB/day)0.003
bits per hour to Kibibytes per day (bit/hour to KiB/day)0.0029296875
bits per hour to Megabytes per day (bit/hour to MB/day)0.000003
bits per hour to Mebibytes per day (bit/hour to MiB/day)0.000002861022949219
bits per hour to Gigabytes per day (bit/hour to GB/day)3e-9
bits per hour to Gibibytes per day (bit/hour to GiB/day)2.7939677238464e-9
bits per hour to Terabytes per day (bit/hour to TB/day)3e-12
bits per hour to Tebibytes per day (bit/hour to TiB/day)2.7284841053188e-12
bits per hour to Bytes per month (bit/hour to Byte/month)90
bits per hour to Kilobytes per month (bit/hour to KB/month)0.09
bits per hour to Kibibytes per month (bit/hour to KiB/month)0.087890625
bits per hour to Megabytes per month (bit/hour to MB/month)0.00009
bits per hour to Mebibytes per month (bit/hour to MiB/month)0.00008583068847656
bits per hour to Gigabytes per month (bit/hour to GB/month)9e-8
bits per hour to Gibibytes per month (bit/hour to GiB/month)8.3819031715393e-8
bits per hour to Terabytes per month (bit/hour to TB/month)9e-11
bits per hour to Tebibytes per month (bit/hour to TiB/month)8.1854523159564e-11

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