| Bits (b) | Kibibytes (KiB) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.0001220703125 |
| 2 | 0.000244140625 |
| 3 | 0.0003662109375 |
| 4 | 0.00048828125 |
| 5 | 0.0006103515625 |
| 6 | 0.000732421875 |
| 7 | 0.0008544921875 |
| 8 | 0.0009765625 |
| 9 | 0.0010986328125 |
| 10 | 0.001220703125 |
| 20 | 0.00244140625 |
| 30 | 0.003662109375 |
| 40 | 0.0048828125 |
| 50 | 0.006103515625 |
| 60 | 0.00732421875 |
| 70 | 0.008544921875 |
| 80 | 0.009765625 |
| 90 | 0.010986328125 |
| 100 | 0.01220703125 |
| 1000 | 0.1220703125 |
Bits are the basic unit of digital information. When converting bits to kibibytes, it's important to distinguish between base 10 (decimal) and base 2 (binary) measurements, as these will yield different results.
In base 10, which is often used in telecommunications and networking, the following conversions apply:
1 byte = 8 bits 1 kilobyte (kB) = 1,000 bytes
Therefore:
1 Kibibyte (KiB) = 1,024 bytes (in base 2) 1 Kibibyte (kB) = 1,000 bytes (in base 10)
However, the prefix "kibi-" (Ki) specifically refers to the base-2 measurement of 1,024 bytes.
To convert from bits to kibibytes in base 2:
1 KiB = 1,024 bytes 1 byte = 8 bits
So, 1 KiB = 1,024 bytes × 8 bits/byte = 8,192 bits
Therefore: 1 bit = 1 / 8,192 KiB 1 bit ≈ 0.0001220703 KiB
To convert from bits to kibibytes in base 10:
1 kB = 1,000 bytes 1 byte = 8 bits
So, 1 kB = 1,000 bytes × 8 bits/byte = 8,000 bits
Therefore: 1 bit = 1 / 8,000 kB 1 bit = 0.000125 kB
Let's look at some common quantities of bits and their approximate conversions:
Kilobit (Kbit)
Megabit (Mbit)
Gigabit (Gbit)
Terabit (Tbit)
These conversions highlight the importance of context (whether base 10 or base 2 is being used) when interpreting digital data scales, particularly in fields like storage and networking.
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 Kibibytes to other unit conversions.
"Bits" can refer to different things depending on the context in which it's used. Here are a few common interpretations:
Binary Digits: In computing, "bits" stand for binary digits. A bit is the basic unit of information in computing and digital communications. It's either a 0 or a 1, allowing computers to process and store data in a series of these two states. Bits are combined to form bytes (8 bits), which can be further grouped into kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, etc.
Currency Unit: In the context of digital currency, "bits" is an old term used for fractions of Bitcoin. Each bitcoin was divisible into 100 million units called satoshis or into smaller units known as bits (0.01 BTC = 1 bit). However, this term has largely fallen out of use since it's been replaced by the more precise and commonly used term "satoshis."
Miscellaneous: Outside technical or financial contexts, people might refer to something as a "bit" in a colloquial sense, similar to how you might say "a bit" to mean somewhat or slightly. For example, "It's a bit rainy today." However, this usage is more common with the phrase "a bit," rather than just "bits."
In summary, when someone says "bits," without additional context, it most likely refers to binary digits in computing.
A question about computer storage!
Kibibyte (KiB) is a unit of digital information that represents 1,024 bytes. It's similar to kilobyte (KB), but with a key difference.
In the past, kilobyte was often defined as 1,000 bytes, which is a decimal definition. However, with the advent of binary computers and modern storage systems, it's more accurate to use powers of 2 (binary numbers) than powers of 10 (decimal numbers).
To clarify:
The "ibi" in kibibyte is derived from the binary number system. This distinction may seem small, but it's essential for ensuring that computers and software developers use consistent units of measurement.
In modern computing, you're more likely to see kibibytes used than kilobytes, especially when discussing storage capacities or data transfer rates.
| Convert 1 b to other units | Result |
|---|---|
| Bits to Kilobits (b to Kb) | 0.001 |
| Bits to Kibibits (b to Kib) | 0.0009765625 |
| Bits to Megabits (b to Mb) | 0.000001 |
| Bits to Mebibits (b to Mib) | 9.5367431640625e-7 |
| Bits to Gigabits (b to Gb) | 1e-9 |
| Bits to Gibibits (b to Gib) | 9.3132257461548e-10 |
| Bits to Terabits (b to Tb) | 1e-12 |
| Bits to Tebibits (b to Tib) | 9.0949470177293e-13 |
| Bits to Bytes (b to B) | 0.125 |
| Bits to Kilobytes (b to KB) | 0.000125 |
| Bits to Kibibytes (b to KiB) | 0.0001220703125 |
| Bits to Megabytes (b to MB) | 1.25e-7 |
| Bits to Mebibytes (b to MiB) | 1.1920928955078e-7 |
| Bits to Gigabytes (b to GB) | 1.25e-10 |
| Bits to Gibibytes (b to GiB) | 1.1641532182693e-10 |
| Bits to Terabytes (b to TB) | 1.25e-13 |
| Bits to Tebibytes (b to TiB) | 1.1368683772162e-13 |