Bytes per hour (Byte/hour) to Kilobits per hour (Kb/hour) conversion

Bytes per hour to Kilobits per hour conversion table

Bytes per hour (Byte/hour)Kilobits per hour (Kb/hour)
00
10.008
20.016
30.024
40.032
50.04
60.048
70.056
80.064
90.072
100.08
200.16
300.24
400.32
500.4
600.48
700.56
800.64
900.72
1000.8
10008

How to convert bytes per hour to kilobits per hour?

To convert data transfer rates from Bytes per hour (B/h) to Kilobits per hour (Kb/h), follow these steps:

  1. Conversion Relationships:

    • 1 Byte = 8 bits
    • 1 Kilobit (Kb) = 1,000 bits (base 10) or 1,024 bits (base 2)
  2. Convert Bytes to Bits:

    • First, convert the given data rate from Bytes to bits. Since 1 Byte = 8 bits, multiply the number of Bytes by 8.
    • For 1 Byte per hour: 1B/h×8bits/Byte=8bits/hour 1 \, \text{B/h} \times 8 \, \text{bits/Byte} = 8 \, \text{bits/hour}
  3. Convert Bits to Kilobits:

    • Base 10: 1 Kb = 1,000 bits 8bits/hour1,000bits/Kb=0.008Kb/hour \frac{8 \, \text{bits/hour}}{1,000 \, \text{bits/Kb}} = 0.008 \, \text{Kb/hour}

    • Base 2: 1 Kb = 1,024 bits 8bits/hour1,024bits/Kb0.0078125Kb/hour \frac{8 \, \text{bits/hour}}{1,024 \, \text{bits/Kb}} \approx 0.0078125 \, \text{Kb/hour}

Summary:

  • Base 10: 1B/h=0.008Kb/h 1 \, \text{B/h} = 0.008 \, \text{Kb/h}
  • Base 2: 1B/h0.0078125Kb/h 1 \, \text{B/h} \approx 0.0078125 \, \text{Kb/h}

Real-World Examples:

  1. Emails: An average email (text only) might be around 25 KB. Let's say a user receives emails that total 1 MB (1,024 KB) over an hour:

    • 1 MB = 1,024 KB = 1,024 × 1,024 Bytes = 1,048,576 Bytes per hour.
    • Now convert this to Kb/h.

    Base 10: 1,048,576B/h×8bits/Byte=8,388,608bits/hour 1,048,576 \, \text{B/h} \times 8 \, \text{bits/Byte} = 8,388,608 \, \text{bits/hour} 8,388,608bits/hour1,000=8,388.608Kb/hour \frac{8,388,608 \, \text{bits/hour}}{1,000} = 8,388.608 \, \text{Kb/hour}

    Base 2: 8,388,608bits/hour1,024=8,192Kb/hour \frac{8,388,608 \, \text{bits/hour}}{1,024} = 8,192 \, \text{Kb/hour}

  2. Internet Browsing: Suppose light web browsing might use approximately 50 MB of data per hour:

    • 50 MB = 50 × 1,024 KB = 51,200 KB = 51,200 × 1,024 Bytes = 52,428,800 Bytes per hour.

    Base 10: 52,428,800B/h×8bits/Byte=419,430,400bits/hour 52,428,800 \, \text{B/h} \times 8 \, \text{bits/Byte} = 419,430,400 \, \text{bits/hour} 419,430,400bits/hour1,000=419,430.4Kb/hour \frac{419,430,400 \, \text{bits/hour}}{1,000} = 419,430.4 \, \text{Kb/hour}

    Base 2: 419,430,400bits/hour1,024=409,600Kb/hour \frac{419,430,400 \, \text{bits/hour}}{1,024} = 409,600 \, \text{Kb/hour}

  3. Video Streaming: If streaming a standard-definition video uses approximately 1.5 GB per hour:

    • 1.5 GB = 1.5 × 1,024 MB = 1,536 MB = 1,536 × 1,024 KB = 1,572,864 KB = 1,572,864 × 1,024 Bytes = 1,610,612,736 Bytes per hour.

    Base 10: 1,610,612,736B/h×8bits/Byte=12,884,901,888bits/hour 1,610,612,736 \, \text{B/h} \times 8 \, \text{bits/Byte} = 12,884,901,888 \, \text{bits/hour} 12,884,901,888bits/hour1,000=12,884,901.888Kb/hour \frac{12,884,901,888 \, \text{bits/hour}}{1,000} = 12,884,901.888 \, \text{Kb/hour}

    Base 2: 12,884,901,888bits/hour1,024=12,591,800Kb/hour \frac{12,884,901,888 \, \text{bits/hour}}{1,024} = 12,591,800 \, \text{Kb/hour}

These conversions illustrate how different bases can yield slightly different outcomes for the same data transfer rate.

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 Kilobits per hour to other unit conversions.

What is Bytes per hour?

Bytes per hour (B/h) is a unit used to measure the rate of data transfer. It represents the amount of digital data, measured in bytes, that is transferred or processed in a period of one hour. It's a relatively slow data transfer rate, often used for applications with low bandwidth requirements or for long-term averages.

Understanding Bytes

  • A byte is a unit of digital information that most commonly consists of eight bits. One byte can represent 256 different values.

Forming Bytes per Hour

Bytes per hour is a rate, calculated by dividing the total number of bytes transferred by the number of hours it took to transfer them.

Bytes per hour=Total BytesTotal Hours\text{Bytes per hour} = \frac{\text{Total Bytes}}{\text{Total Hours}}

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

Data transfer rates are often discussed in terms of both base 10 (decimal) and base 2 (binary) prefixes. The difference arises because computer memory and storage are based on binary (powers of 2), while human-readable measurements often use decimal (powers of 10). Here's a breakdown:

  • Base 10 (Decimal): Uses prefixes like kilo (K), mega (M), giga (G), where:

    • 1 KB (Kilobyte) = 1000 bytes
    • 1 MB (Megabyte) = 1,000,000 bytes
    • 1 GB (Gigabyte) = 1,000,000,000 bytes
  • Base 2 (Binary): Uses prefixes like kibi (Ki), mebi (Mi), gibi (Gi), where:

    • 1 KiB (Kibibyte) = 1024 bytes
    • 1 MiB (Mebibyte) = 1,048,576 bytes
    • 1 GiB (Gibibyte) = 1,073,741,824 bytes

While bytes per hour itself isn't directly affected by base 2 vs base 10, when you work with larger units (KB/h, MB/h, etc.), it's important to be aware of the distinction to avoid confusion.

Significance and Applications

Bytes per hour is most relevant in scenarios where data transfer rates are very low or when measuring average throughput over extended periods.

  • IoT Devices: Many low-bandwidth IoT (Internet of Things) devices, like sensors or smart meters, might transmit data at rates measured in bytes per hour. For example, a sensor reporting temperature readings hourly might only send a few bytes of data per transmission.
  • Telemetry: Older telemetry systems or remote monitoring applications might operate at these low data transfer rates.
  • Data Logging: Some data logging applications, especially those running on battery-powered devices, may be configured to transfer data at very slow rates to conserve power.
  • Long-Term Averages: When monitoring network performance, bytes per hour can be useful for calculating average data throughput over extended periods.

Examples of Bytes per Hour

To put bytes per hour into perspective, consider the following examples:

  • Smart Thermostat: A smart thermostat that sends hourly temperature updates to a server might transmit approximately 50-100 bytes per hour.
  • Remote Sensor: A remote environmental sensor reporting air quality data once per hour might transmit around 200-300 bytes per hour.
  • SCADA Systems: Some Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used in industrial control might transmit status updates at a rate of a few hundred bytes per hour during normal operation.

Interesting facts

The term "byte" was coined by Werner Buchholz in 1956, during the early days of computer architecture at IBM. He was working on the design of the IBM Stretch computer and needed a term to describe a group of bits smaller than a word (the fundamental unit of data at the machine level).

Related Data Transfer Units

Bytes per hour is on the slower end of the data transfer rate spectrum. Here are some common units and their relationship to bytes per hour:

  • Bytes per second (B/s): 1 B/s = 3600 B/h
  • Kilobytes per second (KB/s): 1 KB/s = 3,600,000 B/h
  • Megabytes per second (MB/s): 1 MB/s = 3,600,000,000 B/h

Understanding the relationships between these units allows for easy conversion and comparison of data transfer rates.

What is Kilobits per hour?

Kilobits per hour (kbph or kb/h) is a unit used to measure the speed of data transfer. It indicates the number of kilobits (thousands of bits) of data that are transmitted or processed in one hour. This unit is commonly used to express relatively slow data transfer rates.

Understanding Kilobits and Bits

Before diving into kilobits per hour, let's clarify the basics:

  • Bit: The fundamental unit of information in computing, represented as either 0 or 1.

  • Kilobit (kb): A unit of data equal to 1,000 bits (decimal, base 10) or 1,024 bits (binary, base 2).

    • Decimal: 1 kb = 10310^3 bits = 1,000 bits
    • Binary: 1 kb = 2102^{10} bits = 1,024 bits

Defining Kilobits per Hour

Kilobits per hour signifies the quantity of data, measured in kilobits, that can be moved or processed over a period of one hour. It is calculated as:

Data Transfer Rate (kbph)=Amount of Data (kb)Time (hour)\text{Data Transfer Rate (kbph)} = \frac{\text{Amount of Data (kb)}}{\text{Time (hour)}}

Decimal vs. Binary Kilobits per Hour

Since a kilobit can be interpreted in both decimal (base 10) and binary (base 2), the value of kilobits per hour will differ depending on the base used:

  • Decimal (Base 10): 1 kbph = 1,000 bits per hour
  • Binary (Base 2): 1 kbph = 1,024 bits per hour

In practice, the decimal definition is more commonly used, especially when dealing with network speeds and storage capacities.

Real-World Examples of Kilobits per Hour

While modern internet connections are significantly faster, kilobits per hour was relevant in earlier stages of technology.

  • Early Dial-up Modems: Very old dial-up connections operated at speeds in the range of a few kilobits per hour (e.g., 2.4 kbph, 9.6 kbph).
  • Machine to Machine (M2M) communication: Certain very low bandwidth applications for sensor data transfer might operate in this range, such as very infrequent updates from remote monitoring devices.

Historical Context and Relevance

While there isn't a specific law or famous person directly associated with kilobits per hour, the concept of data transfer rates is deeply rooted in the history of computing and telecommunications. Claude Shannon, an American mathematician, and electrical engineer, is considered the "father of information theory." His work laid the foundation for understanding data compression and reliable communication, concepts fundamental to data transfer rates. You can read more about Claude Shannon.

Complete Bytes per hour conversion table

Enter # of Bytes per hour
Convert 1 Byte/hour to other unitsResult
Bytes per hour to bits per second (Byte/hour to bit/s)0.002222222222222
Bytes per hour to Kilobits per second (Byte/hour to Kb/s)0.000002222222222222
Bytes per hour to Kibibits per second (Byte/hour to Kib/s)0.000002170138888889
Bytes per hour to Megabits per second (Byte/hour to Mb/s)2.2222222222222e-9
Bytes per hour to Mebibits per second (Byte/hour to Mib/s)2.1192762586806e-9
Bytes per hour to Gigabits per second (Byte/hour to Gb/s)2.2222222222222e-12
Bytes per hour to Gibibits per second (Byte/hour to Gib/s)2.0696057213677e-12
Bytes per hour to Terabits per second (Byte/hour to Tb/s)2.2222222222222e-15
Bytes per hour to Tebibits per second (Byte/hour to Tib/s)2.0210993372732e-15
Bytes per hour to bits per minute (Byte/hour to bit/minute)0.1333333333333
Bytes per hour to Kilobits per minute (Byte/hour to Kb/minute)0.0001333333333333
Bytes per hour to Kibibits per minute (Byte/hour to Kib/minute)0.0001302083333333
Bytes per hour to Megabits per minute (Byte/hour to Mb/minute)1.3333333333333e-7
Bytes per hour to Mebibits per minute (Byte/hour to Mib/minute)1.2715657552083e-7
Bytes per hour to Gigabits per minute (Byte/hour to Gb/minute)1.3333333333333e-10
Bytes per hour to Gibibits per minute (Byte/hour to Gib/minute)1.2417634328206e-10
Bytes per hour to Terabits per minute (Byte/hour to Tb/minute)1.3333333333333e-13
Bytes per hour to Tebibits per minute (Byte/hour to Tib/minute)1.2126596023639e-13
Bytes per hour to bits per hour (Byte/hour to bit/hour)8
Bytes per hour to Kilobits per hour (Byte/hour to Kb/hour)0.008
Bytes per hour to Kibibits per hour (Byte/hour to Kib/hour)0.0078125
Bytes per hour to Megabits per hour (Byte/hour to Mb/hour)0.000008
Bytes per hour to Mebibits per hour (Byte/hour to Mib/hour)0.00000762939453125
Bytes per hour to Gigabits per hour (Byte/hour to Gb/hour)8e-9
Bytes per hour to Gibibits per hour (Byte/hour to Gib/hour)7.4505805969238e-9
Bytes per hour to Terabits per hour (Byte/hour to Tb/hour)8e-12
Bytes per hour to Tebibits per hour (Byte/hour to Tib/hour)7.2759576141834e-12
Bytes per hour to bits per day (Byte/hour to bit/day)192
Bytes per hour to Kilobits per day (Byte/hour to Kb/day)0.192
Bytes per hour to Kibibits per day (Byte/hour to Kib/day)0.1875
Bytes per hour to Megabits per day (Byte/hour to Mb/day)0.000192
Bytes per hour to Mebibits per day (Byte/hour to Mib/day)0.00018310546875
Bytes per hour to Gigabits per day (Byte/hour to Gb/day)1.92e-7
Bytes per hour to Gibibits per day (Byte/hour to Gib/day)1.7881393432617e-7
Bytes per hour to Terabits per day (Byte/hour to Tb/day)1.92e-10
Bytes per hour to Tebibits per day (Byte/hour to Tib/day)1.746229827404e-10
Bytes per hour to bits per month (Byte/hour to bit/month)5760
Bytes per hour to Kilobits per month (Byte/hour to Kb/month)5.76
Bytes per hour to Kibibits per month (Byte/hour to Kib/month)5.625
Bytes per hour to Megabits per month (Byte/hour to Mb/month)0.00576
Bytes per hour to Mebibits per month (Byte/hour to Mib/month)0.0054931640625
Bytes per hour to Gigabits per month (Byte/hour to Gb/month)0.00000576
Bytes per hour to Gibibits per month (Byte/hour to Gib/month)0.000005364418029785
Bytes per hour to Terabits per month (Byte/hour to Tb/month)5.76e-9
Bytes per hour to Tebibits per month (Byte/hour to Tib/month)5.2386894822121e-9
Bytes per hour to Bytes per second (Byte/hour to Byte/s)0.0002777777777778
Bytes per hour to Kilobytes per second (Byte/hour to KB/s)2.7777777777778e-7
Bytes per hour to Kibibytes per second (Byte/hour to KiB/s)2.7126736111111e-7
Bytes per hour to Megabytes per second (Byte/hour to MB/s)2.7777777777778e-10
Bytes per hour to Mebibytes per second (Byte/hour to MiB/s)2.6490953233507e-10
Bytes per hour to Gigabytes per second (Byte/hour to GB/s)2.7777777777778e-13
Bytes per hour to Gibibytes per second (Byte/hour to GiB/s)2.5870071517097e-13
Bytes per hour to Terabytes per second (Byte/hour to TB/s)2.7777777777778e-16
Bytes per hour to Tebibytes per second (Byte/hour to TiB/s)2.5263741715915e-16
Bytes per hour to Bytes per minute (Byte/hour to Byte/minute)0.01666666666667
Bytes per hour to Kilobytes per minute (Byte/hour to KB/minute)0.00001666666666667
Bytes per hour to Kibibytes per minute (Byte/hour to KiB/minute)0.00001627604166667
Bytes per hour to Megabytes per minute (Byte/hour to MB/minute)1.6666666666667e-8
Bytes per hour to Mebibytes per minute (Byte/hour to MiB/minute)1.5894571940104e-8
Bytes per hour to Gigabytes per minute (Byte/hour to GB/minute)1.6666666666667e-11
Bytes per hour to Gibibytes per minute (Byte/hour to GiB/minute)1.5522042910258e-11
Bytes per hour to Terabytes per minute (Byte/hour to TB/minute)1.6666666666667e-14
Bytes per hour to Tebibytes per minute (Byte/hour to TiB/minute)1.5158245029549e-14
Bytes per hour to Kilobytes per hour (Byte/hour to KB/hour)0.001
Bytes per hour to Kibibytes per hour (Byte/hour to KiB/hour)0.0009765625
Bytes per hour to Megabytes per hour (Byte/hour to MB/hour)0.000001
Bytes per hour to Mebibytes per hour (Byte/hour to MiB/hour)9.5367431640625e-7
Bytes per hour to Gigabytes per hour (Byte/hour to GB/hour)1e-9
Bytes per hour to Gibibytes per hour (Byte/hour to GiB/hour)9.3132257461548e-10
Bytes per hour to Terabytes per hour (Byte/hour to TB/hour)1e-12
Bytes per hour to Tebibytes per hour (Byte/hour to TiB/hour)9.0949470177293e-13
Bytes per hour to Bytes per day (Byte/hour to Byte/day)24
Bytes per hour to Kilobytes per day (Byte/hour to KB/day)0.024
Bytes per hour to Kibibytes per day (Byte/hour to KiB/day)0.0234375
Bytes per hour to Megabytes per day (Byte/hour to MB/day)0.000024
Bytes per hour to Mebibytes per day (Byte/hour to MiB/day)0.00002288818359375
Bytes per hour to Gigabytes per day (Byte/hour to GB/day)2.4e-8
Bytes per hour to Gibibytes per day (Byte/hour to GiB/day)2.2351741790771e-8
Bytes per hour to Terabytes per day (Byte/hour to TB/day)2.4e-11
Bytes per hour to Tebibytes per day (Byte/hour to TiB/day)2.182787284255e-11
Bytes per hour to Bytes per month (Byte/hour to Byte/month)720
Bytes per hour to Kilobytes per month (Byte/hour to KB/month)0.72
Bytes per hour to Kibibytes per month (Byte/hour to KiB/month)0.703125
Bytes per hour to Megabytes per month (Byte/hour to MB/month)0.00072
Bytes per hour to Mebibytes per month (Byte/hour to MiB/month)0.0006866455078125
Bytes per hour to Gigabytes per month (Byte/hour to GB/month)7.2e-7
Bytes per hour to Gibibytes per month (Byte/hour to GiB/month)6.7055225372314e-7
Bytes per hour to Terabytes per month (Byte/hour to TB/month)7.2e-10
Bytes per hour to Tebibytes per month (Byte/hour to TiB/month)6.5483618527651e-10

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