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

Gigabits per second to Gigabits per hour conversion table

Gigabits per second (Gb/s)Gigabits per hour (Gb/hour)
00
13600
27200
310800
414400
518000
621600
725200
828800
932400
1036000
2072000
30108000
40144000
50180000
60216000
70252000
80288000
90324000
100360000
10003600000

How to convert gigabits per second to gigabits per hour?

Sure! Here’s how you can convert 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) to Gigabits per hour (Gbph), as well as some real-world examples for other quantities of Gbps.

Conversion from Gbps to Gbph

First, let's establish that 1 hour is equal to 3600 seconds.

Base 10 (Decimal System):

1 Gbps (base 10) means 1 billion bits per second.

  • 1 Gbps = 1,000,000,000 bits per second

To convert this to an hourly rate:

  • 1 Gbps × 3600 seconds/hour = 3,600,000,000,000 bits per hour
  • Divide by 1,000,000,000 to convert back to Gigabits:
    • 3,600,000,000,000 bits per hour / 1,000,000,000 bits per Gigabit = 3600 Gigabits per hour.

Base 2 (Binary System):

In some contexts, the term "Gigabit" may be interpreted using the base 2 system, where 1 Gigabit is equal to 2^30 (1073741824) bits per second.

  • 1 Gbps = 2^30 bits per second = 1,073,741,824 bits per second

To convert this to an hourly rate:

  • 1 Gbps × 3600 seconds/hour = 3,865,472,566,400 bits per hour
  • Divide by 2^30 to convert back to Gigabits:
    • 3,865,472,566,400 bits per hour / 1,073,741,824 bits per Gigabit ≈ 3600 Gigabits per hour.

In summary:

  • Base 10: 3600 Gigabits per hour
  • Base 2: 3600 Gigabits per hour

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Gbps

10 Gbps Network Connection

  • In Base 10:
    • 10 Gbps × 3600 seconds/hour = 36,000 Gigabits per hour.
  • In Base 2:
    • 10 Gbps × 3600 seconds/hour = 36,000 Gigabits per hour.

High-Speed Internet Service (e.g., 100 Gbps)

  • In Base 10:
    • 100 Gbps × 3600 seconds/hour = 360,000 Gigabits per hour.
  • In Base 2:
    • 100 Gbps × 3600 seconds/hour = 360,000 Gigabits per hour.

Data Center Interconnects (e.g., 400 Gbps)

  • In Base 10:
    • 400 Gbps × 3600 seconds/hour = 1,440,000 Gigabits per hour.
  • In Base 2:
    • 400 Gbps × 3600 seconds/hour = 1,440,000 Gigabits per hour.

Explanation of Differences

In this case, both base 10 and base 2 systems yield the same conversion rates for Gbps to Gbph because the time conversion factor (3600 seconds per hour) is the same regardless of the bit measurement system. The difference arises primarily in other contexts where conversion units like kilobytes, megabytes, and so forth are considered. For example, 1 Kilobyte could mean 1000 bytes in base 10 or 1024 bytes in base 2.

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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 hour to other unit conversions.

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.

What is Gigabits per hour?

Gigabits per hour (Gbps) is a unit used to measure the rate at which data is transferred. It's commonly used to express bandwidth, network speeds, and data throughput over a period of one hour. It represents the number of gigabits (billions of bits) of data that can be transmitted or processed in an hour.

Understanding Gigabits

A bit is the fundamental unit of information in computing. A gigabit is a multiple of bits:

  • 1 bit (b)
  • 1 kilobit (kb) = 10310^3 bits
  • 1 megabit (Mb) = 10610^6 bits
  • 1 gigabit (Gb) = 10910^9 bits

Therefore, 1 Gigabit is equal to one billion bits.

Forming Gigabits per Hour (Gbps)

Gigabits per hour is formed by dividing the amount of data transferred (in gigabits) by the time taken for the transfer (in hours).

Gigabits per hour=GigabitsHour\text{Gigabits per hour} = \frac{\text{Gigabits}}{\text{Hour}}

Base 10 vs. Base 2

In computing, data units can be interpreted in two ways: base 10 (decimal) and base 2 (binary). This difference can be important to note depending on the context. Base 10 (Decimal):

In decimal or SI, prefixes like "giga" are powers of 10.

1 Gigabit (Gb) = 10910^9 bits (1,000,000,000 bits)

Base 2 (Binary):

In binary, prefixes are powers of 2.

1 Gibibit (Gibt) = 2302^{30} bits (1,073,741,824 bits)

The distinction between Gbps (base 10) and Gibps (base 2) is relevant when accuracy is crucial, such as in scientific or technical specifications. However, for most practical purposes, Gbps is commonly used.

Real-World Examples

  • Internet Speed: A very high-speed internet connection might offer 1 Gbps, meaning one can download 1 Gigabit of data in 1 hour, theoretically if sustained. However, due to overheads and other network limitations, this often translates to lower real-world throughput.
  • Data Center Transfers: Data centers transferring large databases or backups might operate at speeds measured in Gbps. A server transferring 100 Gigabits of data will take 100 hours at 1 Gbps.
  • Network Backbones: The backbone networks that form the internet's infrastructure often support data transfer rates in the terabits per second (Tbps) range. Since 1 terabit is 1000 gigabits, these networks move thousands of gigabits per second (or millions of gigabits per hour).
  • Video Streaming: Streaming platforms like Netflix require certain Gbps speeds to stream high-quality video.
    • SD Quality: Requires 3 Gbps
    • HD Quality: Requires 5 Gbps
    • Ultra HD Quality: Requires 25 Gbps

Relevant Laws or Figures

While there isn't a specific "law" directly associated with Gigabits per hour, Claude Shannon's work on Information Theory, particularly the Shannon-Hartley theorem, is relevant. This theorem defines the maximum rate at which information can be transmitted over a communications channel of a specified bandwidth in the presence of noise. Although it doesn't directly use the term "Gigabits per hour," it provides the theoretical limits on data transfer rates, which are fundamental to understanding bandwidth and throughput.

For more details you can read more in detail at Shannon-Hartley theorem.

Complete Gigabits per second conversion table

Enter # of Gigabits per second
Convert 1 Gb/s to other unitsResult
Gigabits per second to bits per second (Gb/s to bit/s)1000000000
Gigabits per second to Kilobits per second (Gb/s to Kb/s)1000000
Gigabits per second to Kibibits per second (Gb/s to Kib/s)976562.5
Gigabits per second to Megabits per second (Gb/s to Mb/s)1000
Gigabits per second to Mebibits per second (Gb/s to Mib/s)953.67431640625
Gigabits per second to Gibibits per second (Gb/s to Gib/s)0.9313225746155
Gigabits per second to Terabits per second (Gb/s to Tb/s)0.001
Gigabits per second to Tebibits per second (Gb/s to Tib/s)0.0009094947017729
Gigabits per second to bits per minute (Gb/s to bit/minute)60000000000
Gigabits per second to Kilobits per minute (Gb/s to Kb/minute)60000000
Gigabits per second to Kibibits per minute (Gb/s to Kib/minute)58593750
Gigabits per second to Megabits per minute (Gb/s to Mb/minute)60000
Gigabits per second to Mebibits per minute (Gb/s to Mib/minute)57220.458984375
Gigabits per second to Gigabits per minute (Gb/s to Gb/minute)60
Gigabits per second to Gibibits per minute (Gb/s to Gib/minute)55.879354476929
Gigabits per second to Terabits per minute (Gb/s to Tb/minute)0.06
Gigabits per second to Tebibits per minute (Gb/s to Tib/minute)0.05456968210638
Gigabits per second to bits per hour (Gb/s to bit/hour)3600000000000
Gigabits per second to Kilobits per hour (Gb/s to Kb/hour)3600000000
Gigabits per second to Kibibits per hour (Gb/s to Kib/hour)3515625000
Gigabits per second to Megabits per hour (Gb/s to Mb/hour)3600000
Gigabits per second to Mebibits per hour (Gb/s to Mib/hour)3433227.5390625
Gigabits per second to Gigabits per hour (Gb/s to Gb/hour)3600
Gigabits per second to Gibibits per hour (Gb/s to Gib/hour)3352.7612686157
Gigabits per second to Terabits per hour (Gb/s to Tb/hour)3.6
Gigabits per second to Tebibits per hour (Gb/s to Tib/hour)3.2741809263825
Gigabits per second to bits per day (Gb/s to bit/day)86400000000000
Gigabits per second to Kilobits per day (Gb/s to Kb/day)86400000000
Gigabits per second to Kibibits per day (Gb/s to Kib/day)84375000000
Gigabits per second to Megabits per day (Gb/s to Mb/day)86400000
Gigabits per second to Mebibits per day (Gb/s to Mib/day)82397460.9375
Gigabits per second to Gigabits per day (Gb/s to Gb/day)86400
Gigabits per second to Gibibits per day (Gb/s to Gib/day)80466.270446777
Gigabits per second to Terabits per day (Gb/s to Tb/day)86.4
Gigabits per second to Tebibits per day (Gb/s to Tib/day)78.580342233181
Gigabits per second to bits per month (Gb/s to bit/month)2592000000000000
Gigabits per second to Kilobits per month (Gb/s to Kb/month)2592000000000
Gigabits per second to Kibibits per month (Gb/s to Kib/month)2531250000000
Gigabits per second to Megabits per month (Gb/s to Mb/month)2592000000
Gigabits per second to Mebibits per month (Gb/s to Mib/month)2471923828.125
Gigabits per second to Gigabits per month (Gb/s to Gb/month)2592000
Gigabits per second to Gibibits per month (Gb/s to Gib/month)2413988.1134033
Gigabits per second to Terabits per month (Gb/s to Tb/month)2592
Gigabits per second to Tebibits per month (Gb/s to Tib/month)2357.4102669954
Gigabits per second to Bytes per second (Gb/s to Byte/s)125000000
Gigabits per second to Kilobytes per second (Gb/s to KB/s)125000
Gigabits per second to Kibibytes per second (Gb/s to KiB/s)122070.3125
Gigabits per second to Megabytes per second (Gb/s to MB/s)125
Gigabits per second to Mebibytes per second (Gb/s to MiB/s)119.20928955078
Gigabits per second to Gigabytes per second (Gb/s to GB/s)0.125
Gigabits per second to Gibibytes per second (Gb/s to GiB/s)0.1164153218269
Gigabits per second to Terabytes per second (Gb/s to TB/s)0.000125
Gigabits per second to Tebibytes per second (Gb/s to TiB/s)0.0001136868377216
Gigabits per second to Bytes per minute (Gb/s to Byte/minute)7500000000
Gigabits per second to Kilobytes per minute (Gb/s to KB/minute)7500000
Gigabits per second to Kibibytes per minute (Gb/s to KiB/minute)7324218.75
Gigabits per second to Megabytes per minute (Gb/s to MB/minute)7500
Gigabits per second to Mebibytes per minute (Gb/s to MiB/minute)7152.5573730469
Gigabits per second to Gigabytes per minute (Gb/s to GB/minute)7.5
Gigabits per second to Gibibytes per minute (Gb/s to GiB/minute)6.9849193096161
Gigabits per second to Terabytes per minute (Gb/s to TB/minute)0.0075
Gigabits per second to Tebibytes per minute (Gb/s to TiB/minute)0.006821210263297
Gigabits per second to Bytes per hour (Gb/s to Byte/hour)450000000000
Gigabits per second to Kilobytes per hour (Gb/s to KB/hour)450000000
Gigabits per second to Kibibytes per hour (Gb/s to KiB/hour)439453125
Gigabits per second to Megabytes per hour (Gb/s to MB/hour)450000
Gigabits per second to Mebibytes per hour (Gb/s to MiB/hour)429153.44238281
Gigabits per second to Gigabytes per hour (Gb/s to GB/hour)450
Gigabits per second to Gibibytes per hour (Gb/s to GiB/hour)419.09515857697
Gigabits per second to Terabytes per hour (Gb/s to TB/hour)0.45
Gigabits per second to Tebibytes per hour (Gb/s to TiB/hour)0.4092726157978
Gigabits per second to Bytes per day (Gb/s to Byte/day)10800000000000
Gigabits per second to Kilobytes per day (Gb/s to KB/day)10800000000
Gigabits per second to Kibibytes per day (Gb/s to KiB/day)10546875000
Gigabits per second to Megabytes per day (Gb/s to MB/day)10800000
Gigabits per second to Mebibytes per day (Gb/s to MiB/day)10299682.617188
Gigabits per second to Gigabytes per day (Gb/s to GB/day)10800
Gigabits per second to Gibibytes per day (Gb/s to GiB/day)10058.283805847
Gigabits per second to Terabytes per day (Gb/s to TB/day)10.8
Gigabits per second to Tebibytes per day (Gb/s to TiB/day)9.8225427791476
Gigabits per second to Bytes per month (Gb/s to Byte/month)324000000000000
Gigabits per second to Kilobytes per month (Gb/s to KB/month)324000000000
Gigabits per second to Kibibytes per month (Gb/s to KiB/month)316406250000
Gigabits per second to Megabytes per month (Gb/s to MB/month)324000000
Gigabits per second to Mebibytes per month (Gb/s to MiB/month)308990478.51563
Gigabits per second to Gigabytes per month (Gb/s to GB/month)324000
Gigabits per second to Gibibytes per month (Gb/s to GiB/month)301748.51417542
Gigabits per second to Terabytes per month (Gb/s to TB/month)324
Gigabits per second to Tebibytes per month (Gb/s to TiB/month)294.67628337443

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