Gigabytes per second (GB/s) to Kilobits per hour (Kb/hour) conversion

Gigabytes per second to Kilobits per hour conversion table

Gigabytes per second (GB/s)Kilobits per hour (Kb/hour)
00
128800000000
257600000000
386400000000
4115200000000
5144000000000
6172800000000
7201600000000
8230400000000
9259200000000
10288000000000
20576000000000
30864000000000
401152000000000
501440000000000
601728000000000
702016000000000
802304000000000
902592000000000
1002880000000000
100028800000000000

How to convert gigabytes per second to kilobits per hour?

Sure, let's break down the conversion steps and provide real-world examples for different quantities of Gigabytes per second (GBps).

Step-by-Step Conversion

1 Gigabyte per second (GBps) needs to be converted to Kilobits per hour (Kbps). To do this, we will use the following units of measurement:

  • 1 Byte (B) = 8 bits (b)
  • 1 Gigabyte (GB) = 10910^9 Bytes (for base 10) or 2302^{30} Bytes (for base 2)
  • 1 Kilobit (Kb) = 10310^3 bits (for base 10) or 2102^{10} bits (for base 2)
  • 1 hour = 3600 seconds

Conversion in Base 10

  1. Convert GBps to bits per second (bps): 1GBps×109Bytes=109Bytes per second1 \, \text{GBps} \times 10^9 \, \text{Bytes} = 10^9 \, \text{Bytes per second} 1Byte=8bits1 \, \text{Byte} = 8 \, \text{bits} 109Bytes per second×8bits per Byte=8×109bps10^9 \, \text{Bytes per second} \times 8 \, \text{bits per Byte} = 8 \times 10^9 \, \text{bps}

  2. Convert bps to Kilobits per second (Kbps): 8×109bps÷103=8×106Kbps8 \times 10^9 \, \text{bps} \div 10^3 = 8 \times 10^6 \, \text{Kbps}

  3. Convert Kilobits per second to Kilobits per hour: 8×106Kbps×3600seconds per hour=28.8×109Kb/hour8 \times 10^6 \, \text{Kbps} \times 3600 \, \text{seconds per hour} = 28.8 \times 10^9 \, \text{Kb/hour}

Thus, in base 10: 1GBps=28.8×109Kb/hour1 \, \text{GBps} = 28.8 \times 10^9 \, \text{Kb/hour}

Conversion in Base 2

  1. Convert GBps to bits per second (bps): 1GBps×230Bytes=230Bytes per second1 \, \text{GBps} \times 2^{30} \, \text{Bytes} = 2^{30} \, \text{Bytes per second} 1Byte=8bits1 \, \text{Byte} = 8 \, \text{bits} 230Bytes per second×8bits per Byte=233bps2^{30} \, \text{Bytes per second} \times 8 \, \text{bits per Byte} = 2^{33} \, \text{bps}

  2. Convert bps to Kilobits per second (Kbps): 233bps÷210=223Kbps2^{33} \, \text{bps} \div 2^{10} = 2^{23} \, \text{Kbps}

  3. Convert Kilobits per second to Kilobits per hour: 223Kbps×3600seconds per hour=223×3600Kb/hour=30×223Kb/hour2^{23} \, \text{Kbps} \times 3600 \, \text{seconds per hour} = 2^{23} \times 3600 \, \text{Kb/hour} = 30 \times 2^{23} \, \text{Kb/hour}

Thus, in base 2: 1GBps=30×223Kb/hour=251658240Kb/hour1 \, \text{GBps} = 30 \times 2^{23} \, \text{Kb/hour} = 251658240 \, \text{Kb/hour}

Real-World Examples

  1. Bandwidth in Data Centers

    • If a data center has a bandwidth of 100 GBps, in base 10, it would be 2.88 ×1012\times 10^{12} Kb/hour.
  2. High-Speed Internet Connections

    • A high-speed internet connection of 10 GBps can transfer data at the rate of 288 ×109\times 10^{9} Kb/hour in base 10.
  3. Server Backup

    • For a server backing up data at 5 GBps, in base 2, it would be able to transfer 1,258,291,200 Kb/hour.

These examples provide a practical sense of how much data can be transferred and illustrate the differences between base 10 and base 2 calculations.

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 gigabytes per second?

Gigabytes per second (GB/s) is a unit used to measure data transfer rate, representing the amount of data transferred in one second. It is commonly used to quantify the speed of computer buses, network connections, and storage devices.

Gigabytes per Second Explained

Gigabytes per second represents the amount of data, measured in gigabytes (GB), that moves from one point to another in one second. It's a crucial metric for assessing the performance of various digital systems and components. Understanding this unit is vital for evaluating the speed of data transfer in computing and networking contexts.

Formation of Gigabytes per Second

The unit "Gigabytes per second" is formed by combining the unit of data storage, "Gigabyte" (GB), with the unit of time, "second" (s). It signifies the rate at which data is transferred or processed. Since Gigabytes are often measured in base-2 or base-10, this affects the actual value.

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

The value of a Gigabyte differs based on whether it's in base-10 (decimal) or base-2 (binary):

  • Base 10 (Decimal): 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes = 10910^9 bytes
  • Base 2 (Binary): 1 GiB (Gibibyte) = 1,073,741,824 bytes = 2302^{30} bytes

Therefore, 1 GB/s (decimal) is 10910^9 bytes per second, while 1 GiB/s (binary) is 2302^{30} bytes per second. It's important to be clear about which base is being used, especially in technical contexts. The base-2 is used when you are talking about memory since that is how memory is addressed. Base-10 is used for file transfer rate over the network.

Real-World Examples

  • SSD (Solid State Drive) Data Transfer: High-performance NVMe SSDs can achieve read/write speeds of several GB/s. For example, a top-tier NVMe SSD might have a read speed of 7 GB/s.
  • RAM (Random Access Memory) Bandwidth: Modern RAM modules, like DDR5, offer memory bandwidths in the range of tens to hundreds of GB/s. A typical DDR5 module might have a bandwidth of 50 GB/s.
  • Network Connections: High-speed Ethernet connections, such as 100 Gigabit Ethernet, can transfer data at 12.5 GB/s (since 100 Gbps = 100/8 = 12.5 GB/s).
  • Thunderbolt 4: This interface supports data transfer rates of up to 5 GB/s (40 Gbps).
  • PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express): PCIe is a standard interface used to connect high-speed components like GPUs and SSDs to the motherboard. The latest version, PCIe 5.0, can offer bandwidths of up to 63 GB/s for a x16 slot.

Notable Associations

While no specific "law" directly relates to Gigabytes per second, Claude Shannon's work on information theory is fundamental to understanding data transfer rates. Shannon's theorem defines the maximum rate at which information can be reliably transmitted over a communication channel. This work underpins the principles governing data transfer and storage capacities. [Shannon's Source Coding Theorem](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtfL палаток3dg&ab_channel=MichaelPenn).

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 Gigabytes per second conversion table

Enter # of Gigabytes per second
Convert 1 GB/s to other unitsResult
Gigabytes per second to bits per second (GB/s to bit/s)8000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kilobits per second (GB/s to Kb/s)8000000
Gigabytes per second to Kibibits per second (GB/s to Kib/s)7812500
Gigabytes per second to Megabits per second (GB/s to Mb/s)8000
Gigabytes per second to Mebibits per second (GB/s to Mib/s)7629.39453125
Gigabytes per second to Gigabits per second (GB/s to Gb/s)8
Gigabytes per second to Gibibits per second (GB/s to Gib/s)7.4505805969238
Gigabytes per second to Terabits per second (GB/s to Tb/s)0.008
Gigabytes per second to Tebibits per second (GB/s to Tib/s)0.007275957614183
Gigabytes per second to bits per minute (GB/s to bit/minute)480000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kilobits per minute (GB/s to Kb/minute)480000000
Gigabytes per second to Kibibits per minute (GB/s to Kib/minute)468750000
Gigabytes per second to Megabits per minute (GB/s to Mb/minute)480000
Gigabytes per second to Mebibits per minute (GB/s to Mib/minute)457763.671875
Gigabytes per second to Gigabits per minute (GB/s to Gb/minute)480
Gigabytes per second to Gibibits per minute (GB/s to Gib/minute)447.03483581543
Gigabytes per second to Terabits per minute (GB/s to Tb/minute)0.48
Gigabytes per second to Tebibits per minute (GB/s to Tib/minute)0.436557456851
Gigabytes per second to bits per hour (GB/s to bit/hour)28800000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kilobits per hour (GB/s to Kb/hour)28800000000
Gigabytes per second to Kibibits per hour (GB/s to Kib/hour)28125000000
Gigabytes per second to Megabits per hour (GB/s to Mb/hour)28800000
Gigabytes per second to Mebibits per hour (GB/s to Mib/hour)27465820.3125
Gigabytes per second to Gigabits per hour (GB/s to Gb/hour)28800
Gigabytes per second to Gibibits per hour (GB/s to Gib/hour)26822.090148926
Gigabytes per second to Terabits per hour (GB/s to Tb/hour)28.8
Gigabytes per second to Tebibits per hour (GB/s to Tib/hour)26.19344741106
Gigabytes per second to bits per day (GB/s to bit/day)691200000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kilobits per day (GB/s to Kb/day)691200000000
Gigabytes per second to Kibibits per day (GB/s to Kib/day)675000000000
Gigabytes per second to Megabits per day (GB/s to Mb/day)691200000
Gigabytes per second to Mebibits per day (GB/s to Mib/day)659179687.5
Gigabytes per second to Gigabits per day (GB/s to Gb/day)691200
Gigabytes per second to Gibibits per day (GB/s to Gib/day)643730.16357422
Gigabytes per second to Terabits per day (GB/s to Tb/day)691.2
Gigabytes per second to Tebibits per day (GB/s to Tib/day)628.64273786545
Gigabytes per second to bits per month (GB/s to bit/month)20736000000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kilobits per month (GB/s to Kb/month)20736000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kibibits per month (GB/s to Kib/month)20250000000000
Gigabytes per second to Megabits per month (GB/s to Mb/month)20736000000
Gigabytes per second to Mebibits per month (GB/s to Mib/month)19775390625
Gigabytes per second to Gigabits per month (GB/s to Gb/month)20736000
Gigabytes per second to Gibibits per month (GB/s to Gib/month)19311904.907227
Gigabytes per second to Terabits per month (GB/s to Tb/month)20736
Gigabytes per second to Tebibits per month (GB/s to Tib/month)18859.282135963
Gigabytes per second to Bytes per second (GB/s to Byte/s)1000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kilobytes per second (GB/s to KB/s)1000000
Gigabytes per second to Kibibytes per second (GB/s to KiB/s)976562.5
Gigabytes per second to Megabytes per second (GB/s to MB/s)1000
Gigabytes per second to Mebibytes per second (GB/s to MiB/s)953.67431640625
Gigabytes per second to Gibibytes per second (GB/s to GiB/s)0.9313225746155
Gigabytes per second to Terabytes per second (GB/s to TB/s)0.001
Gigabytes per second to Tebibytes per second (GB/s to TiB/s)0.0009094947017729
Gigabytes per second to Bytes per minute (GB/s to Byte/minute)60000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kilobytes per minute (GB/s to KB/minute)60000000
Gigabytes per second to Kibibytes per minute (GB/s to KiB/minute)58593750
Gigabytes per second to Megabytes per minute (GB/s to MB/minute)60000
Gigabytes per second to Mebibytes per minute (GB/s to MiB/minute)57220.458984375
Gigabytes per second to Gigabytes per minute (GB/s to GB/minute)60
Gigabytes per second to Gibibytes per minute (GB/s to GiB/minute)55.879354476929
Gigabytes per second to Terabytes per minute (GB/s to TB/minute)0.06
Gigabytes per second to Tebibytes per minute (GB/s to TiB/minute)0.05456968210638
Gigabytes per second to Bytes per hour (GB/s to Byte/hour)3600000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kilobytes per hour (GB/s to KB/hour)3600000000
Gigabytes per second to Kibibytes per hour (GB/s to KiB/hour)3515625000
Gigabytes per second to Megabytes per hour (GB/s to MB/hour)3600000
Gigabytes per second to Mebibytes per hour (GB/s to MiB/hour)3433227.5390625
Gigabytes per second to Gigabytes per hour (GB/s to GB/hour)3600
Gigabytes per second to Gibibytes per hour (GB/s to GiB/hour)3352.7612686157
Gigabytes per second to Terabytes per hour (GB/s to TB/hour)3.6
Gigabytes per second to Tebibytes per hour (GB/s to TiB/hour)3.2741809263825
Gigabytes per second to Bytes per day (GB/s to Byte/day)86400000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kilobytes per day (GB/s to KB/day)86400000000
Gigabytes per second to Kibibytes per day (GB/s to KiB/day)84375000000
Gigabytes per second to Megabytes per day (GB/s to MB/day)86400000
Gigabytes per second to Mebibytes per day (GB/s to MiB/day)82397460.9375
Gigabytes per second to Gigabytes per day (GB/s to GB/day)86400
Gigabytes per second to Gibibytes per day (GB/s to GiB/day)80466.270446777
Gigabytes per second to Terabytes per day (GB/s to TB/day)86.4
Gigabytes per second to Tebibytes per day (GB/s to TiB/day)78.580342233181
Gigabytes per second to Bytes per month (GB/s to Byte/month)2592000000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kilobytes per month (GB/s to KB/month)2592000000000
Gigabytes per second to Kibibytes per month (GB/s to KiB/month)2531250000000
Gigabytes per second to Megabytes per month (GB/s to MB/month)2592000000
Gigabytes per second to Mebibytes per month (GB/s to MiB/month)2471923828.125
Gigabytes per second to Gigabytes per month (GB/s to GB/month)2592000
Gigabytes per second to Gibibytes per month (GB/s to GiB/month)2413988.1134033
Gigabytes per second to Terabytes per month (GB/s to TB/month)2592
Gigabytes per second to Tebibytes per month (GB/s to TiB/month)2357.4102669954

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