Kilobits per hour (Kb/hour) to bits per minute (bit/minute) conversion

Kilobits per hour to bits per minute conversion table

Kilobits per hour (Kb/hour)bits per minute (bit/minute)
00
116.666666666667
233.333333333333
350
466.666666666667
583.333333333333
6100
7116.66666666667
8133.33333333333
9150
10166.66666666667
20333.33333333333
30500
40666.66666666667
50833.33333333333
601000
701166.6666666667
801333.3333333333
901500
1001666.6666666667
100016666.666666667

How to convert kilobits per hour to bits per minute?

Kilobits per hour (kb/h) and bits per minute (b/min) are units of measure for data transfer rates. To convert 1 kilobit per hour to bits per minute, you need to understand the relationship between these units.

1 kilobit (kb) = 1,000 bits (base 10) There are 60 minutes in an hour.

Base 10 Conversion (Standard)

  1. Begin with 1 kilobit per hour.
  2. Convert kilobits to bits: 1kb=1,000bits 1\, \text{kb} = 1,000\, \text{bits}
  3. Convert hours to minutes: 1hour=60minutes 1\, \text{hour} = 60\, \text{minutes}
  4. Divide the total number of bits by the number of minutes to get bits per minute: 1,000bits60minutes16.67bits per minute \frac{1,000\, \text{bits}}{60\, \text{minutes}} \approx 16.67\, \text{bits per minute}

Base 2 Conversion (Binary)

In base 2, a kilobit (often referred to as kibibit) is 1,024 bits:

  1. Begin with 1 kilobit per hour.
  2. Convert kilobits to bits: 1kibibit=1,024bits 1\, \text{kibibit} = 1,024\, \text{bits}
  3. There are still 60 minutes in an hour. 1,024bits60minutes17.07bits per minute \frac{1,024\, \text{bits}}{60\, \text{minutes}} \approx 17.07\, \text{bits per minute}

Real-World Examples

  1. Streaming Audio: Low-quality audio streaming (e.g., AM radio quality) might measure in tens of kilobits per hour. For example, a 64 kbps (kilobits per second) audio stream would be: 64kbps×60×60=230,400kb/h3,840,000bits per minute 64\, \text{kbps} \times 60 \times 60 = 230,400\, \text{kb/h} \\ \approx 3,840,000\, \text{bits per minute}

  2. Downloading a File: If you download a file at a rate of 120 kilobits per hour: 120kb/h=120,000bits per hour=120,000bits60=2,000bits per minute 120\, \text{kb/h} = 120,000\, \text{bits per hour} \\ = \frac{120,000\, \text{bits}}{60} = 2,000\, \text{bits per minute}

  3. Internet Data Plan: A monthly data limit might be specified in kilobits per hour if you have a continuous use scenario. For example, a plan might allow 50,000 kilobits per hour: 50,000kb/h=50,000,000bits per hour=50,000,000bits60833,333bits per minute 50,000\, \text{kb/h} = 50,000,000\, \text{bits per hour} \\ = \frac{50,000,000\, \text{bits}}{60} \approx 833,333\, \text{bits per minute}

In each case, understanding the unit conversions allows you to adapt the information to your specific needs and compare different rates effectively.

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 bits per minute to other unit conversions.

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.

What is bits per minute?

Bits per minute (bit/min) is a unit used to measure data transfer rate or data processing speed. It represents the number of bits (binary digits, 0 or 1) that are transmitted or processed in one minute. It is a relatively slow unit, often used when discussing low bandwidth communication or slow data processing systems. Let's explore this unit in more detail.

Understanding Bits and Data Transfer Rate

A bit is the fundamental unit of information in computing and digital communications. Data transfer rate, also known as bit rate, is the speed at which data is moved from one place to another. This rate is often measured in multiples of bits per second (bps), such as kilobits per second (kbps), megabits per second (Mbps), or gigabits per second (Gbps). However, bits per minute is useful when the data rate is very low.

Formation of Bits per Minute

Bits per minute is a straightforward unit. It is calculated by counting the number of bits transferred or processed within a one-minute interval. If you know the bits per second, you can easily convert to bits per minute.

Bits per minute=Bits per second×60\text{Bits per minute} = \text{Bits per second} \times 60

Base 10 vs. Base 2

In the context of data transfer rates, the distinction between base 10 (decimal) and base 2 (binary) can be significant, though less so for a relatively coarse unit like bits per minute. Typically, when talking about data storage capacity, base 2 is used (e.g., a kilobyte is 1024 bytes). However, when talking about data transfer rates, base 10 is often used (e.g., a kilobit is 1000 bits). In the case of bits per minute, it is usually assumed to be base 10, meaning:

  • 1 kilobit per minute (kbit/min) = 1000 bits per minute
  • 1 megabit per minute (Mbit/min) = 1,000,000 bits per minute

However, the context is crucial. Always check the documentation to see how the values are represented if precision is critical.

Real-World Examples

While modern data transfer rates are significantly higher, bits per minute might be relevant in specific scenarios:

  • Early Modems: Very old modems (e.g., from the 1960s or earlier) may have operated in the range of bits per minute rather than bits per second.
  • Extremely Low-Bandwidth Communication: Telemetry from very remote sensors transmitting infrequently might be measured in bits per minute to describe their data rate. Imagine a sensor deep in the ocean that only transmits a few bits of data every minute to conserve power.
  • Slow Serial Communication: Certain legacy serial communication protocols, especially those used in embedded systems or industrial control, might have very low data rates that could be expressed in bits per minute.
  • Morse Code: While not a direct data transfer rate, the transmission speed of Morse code could be loosely quantified in bits per minute, depending on how you encode the dots, dashes, and spaces.

Interesting Facts and Historical Context

Claude Shannon, an American mathematician, electrical engineer, and cryptographer known as "the father of information theory," laid much of the groundwork for understanding data transmission. His work on information theory and data compression provides the theoretical foundation for how we measure and optimize data rates today. While he didn't specifically focus on "bits per minute," his principles are fundamental to the field. For more information read about it on the Claude Shannon - Wikipedia page.

Complete Kilobits per hour conversion table

Enter # of Kilobits per hour
Convert 1 Kb/hour to other unitsResult
Kilobits per hour to bits per second (Kb/hour to bit/s)0.2777777777778
Kilobits per hour to Kilobits per second (Kb/hour to Kb/s)0.0002777777777778
Kilobits per hour to Kibibits per second (Kb/hour to Kib/s)0.0002712673611111
Kilobits per hour to Megabits per second (Kb/hour to Mb/s)2.7777777777778e-7
Kilobits per hour to Mebibits per second (Kb/hour to Mib/s)2.6490953233507e-7
Kilobits per hour to Gigabits per second (Kb/hour to Gb/s)2.7777777777778e-10
Kilobits per hour to Gibibits per second (Kb/hour to Gib/s)2.5870071517097e-10
Kilobits per hour to Terabits per second (Kb/hour to Tb/s)2.7777777777778e-13
Kilobits per hour to Tebibits per second (Kb/hour to Tib/s)2.5263741715915e-13
Kilobits per hour to bits per minute (Kb/hour to bit/minute)16.666666666667
Kilobits per hour to Kilobits per minute (Kb/hour to Kb/minute)0.01666666666667
Kilobits per hour to Kibibits per minute (Kb/hour to Kib/minute)0.01627604166667
Kilobits per hour to Megabits per minute (Kb/hour to Mb/minute)0.00001666666666667
Kilobits per hour to Mebibits per minute (Kb/hour to Mib/minute)0.0000158945719401
Kilobits per hour to Gigabits per minute (Kb/hour to Gb/minute)1.6666666666667e-8
Kilobits per hour to Gibibits per minute (Kb/hour to Gib/minute)1.5522042910258e-8
Kilobits per hour to Terabits per minute (Kb/hour to Tb/minute)1.6666666666667e-11
Kilobits per hour to Tebibits per minute (Kb/hour to Tib/minute)1.5158245029549e-11
Kilobits per hour to bits per hour (Kb/hour to bit/hour)1000
Kilobits per hour to Kibibits per hour (Kb/hour to Kib/hour)0.9765625
Kilobits per hour to Megabits per hour (Kb/hour to Mb/hour)0.001
Kilobits per hour to Mebibits per hour (Kb/hour to Mib/hour)0.0009536743164063
Kilobits per hour to Gigabits per hour (Kb/hour to Gb/hour)0.000001
Kilobits per hour to Gibibits per hour (Kb/hour to Gib/hour)9.3132257461548e-7
Kilobits per hour to Terabits per hour (Kb/hour to Tb/hour)1e-9
Kilobits per hour to Tebibits per hour (Kb/hour to Tib/hour)9.0949470177293e-10
Kilobits per hour to bits per day (Kb/hour to bit/day)24000
Kilobits per hour to Kilobits per day (Kb/hour to Kb/day)24
Kilobits per hour to Kibibits per day (Kb/hour to Kib/day)23.4375
Kilobits per hour to Megabits per day (Kb/hour to Mb/day)0.024
Kilobits per hour to Mebibits per day (Kb/hour to Mib/day)0.02288818359375
Kilobits per hour to Gigabits per day (Kb/hour to Gb/day)0.000024
Kilobits per hour to Gibibits per day (Kb/hour to Gib/day)0.00002235174179077
Kilobits per hour to Terabits per day (Kb/hour to Tb/day)2.4e-8
Kilobits per hour to Tebibits per day (Kb/hour to Tib/day)2.182787284255e-8
Kilobits per hour to bits per month (Kb/hour to bit/month)720000
Kilobits per hour to Kilobits per month (Kb/hour to Kb/month)720
Kilobits per hour to Kibibits per month (Kb/hour to Kib/month)703.125
Kilobits per hour to Megabits per month (Kb/hour to Mb/month)0.72
Kilobits per hour to Mebibits per month (Kb/hour to Mib/month)0.6866455078125
Kilobits per hour to Gigabits per month (Kb/hour to Gb/month)0.00072
Kilobits per hour to Gibibits per month (Kb/hour to Gib/month)0.0006705522537231
Kilobits per hour to Terabits per month (Kb/hour to Tb/month)7.2e-7
Kilobits per hour to Tebibits per month (Kb/hour to Tib/month)6.5483618527651e-7
Kilobits per hour to Bytes per second (Kb/hour to Byte/s)0.03472222222222
Kilobits per hour to Kilobytes per second (Kb/hour to KB/s)0.00003472222222222
Kilobits per hour to Kibibytes per second (Kb/hour to KiB/s)0.00003390842013889
Kilobits per hour to Megabytes per second (Kb/hour to MB/s)3.4722222222222e-8
Kilobits per hour to Mebibytes per second (Kb/hour to MiB/s)3.3113691541884e-8
Kilobits per hour to Gigabytes per second (Kb/hour to GB/s)3.4722222222222e-11
Kilobits per hour to Gibibytes per second (Kb/hour to GiB/s)3.2337589396371e-11
Kilobits per hour to Terabytes per second (Kb/hour to TB/s)3.4722222222222e-14
Kilobits per hour to Tebibytes per second (Kb/hour to TiB/s)3.1579677144893e-14
Kilobits per hour to Bytes per minute (Kb/hour to Byte/minute)2.0833333333333
Kilobits per hour to Kilobytes per minute (Kb/hour to KB/minute)0.002083333333333
Kilobits per hour to Kibibytes per minute (Kb/hour to KiB/minute)0.002034505208333
Kilobits per hour to Megabytes per minute (Kb/hour to MB/minute)0.000002083333333333
Kilobits per hour to Mebibytes per minute (Kb/hour to MiB/minute)0.000001986821492513
Kilobits per hour to Gigabytes per minute (Kb/hour to GB/minute)2.0833333333333e-9
Kilobits per hour to Gibibytes per minute (Kb/hour to GiB/minute)1.9402553637822e-9
Kilobits per hour to Terabytes per minute (Kb/hour to TB/minute)2.0833333333333e-12
Kilobits per hour to Tebibytes per minute (Kb/hour to TiB/minute)1.8947806286936e-12
Kilobits per hour to Bytes per hour (Kb/hour to Byte/hour)125
Kilobits per hour to Kilobytes per hour (Kb/hour to KB/hour)0.125
Kilobits per hour to Kibibytes per hour (Kb/hour to KiB/hour)0.1220703125
Kilobits per hour to Megabytes per hour (Kb/hour to MB/hour)0.000125
Kilobits per hour to Mebibytes per hour (Kb/hour to MiB/hour)0.0001192092895508
Kilobits per hour to Gigabytes per hour (Kb/hour to GB/hour)1.25e-7
Kilobits per hour to Gibibytes per hour (Kb/hour to GiB/hour)1.1641532182693e-7
Kilobits per hour to Terabytes per hour (Kb/hour to TB/hour)1.25e-10
Kilobits per hour to Tebibytes per hour (Kb/hour to TiB/hour)1.1368683772162e-10
Kilobits per hour to Bytes per day (Kb/hour to Byte/day)3000
Kilobits per hour to Kilobytes per day (Kb/hour to KB/day)3
Kilobits per hour to Kibibytes per day (Kb/hour to KiB/day)2.9296875
Kilobits per hour to Megabytes per day (Kb/hour to MB/day)0.003
Kilobits per hour to Mebibytes per day (Kb/hour to MiB/day)0.002861022949219
Kilobits per hour to Gigabytes per day (Kb/hour to GB/day)0.000003
Kilobits per hour to Gibibytes per day (Kb/hour to GiB/day)0.000002793967723846
Kilobits per hour to Terabytes per day (Kb/hour to TB/day)3e-9
Kilobits per hour to Tebibytes per day (Kb/hour to TiB/day)2.7284841053188e-9
Kilobits per hour to Bytes per month (Kb/hour to Byte/month)90000
Kilobits per hour to Kilobytes per month (Kb/hour to KB/month)90
Kilobits per hour to Kibibytes per month (Kb/hour to KiB/month)87.890625
Kilobits per hour to Megabytes per month (Kb/hour to MB/month)0.09
Kilobits per hour to Mebibytes per month (Kb/hour to MiB/month)0.08583068847656
Kilobits per hour to Gigabytes per month (Kb/hour to GB/month)0.00009
Kilobits per hour to Gibibytes per month (Kb/hour to GiB/month)0.00008381903171539
Kilobits per hour to Terabytes per month (Kb/hour to TB/month)9e-8
Kilobits per hour to Tebibytes per month (Kb/hour to TiB/month)8.1854523159564e-8

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