Mebibits per second (Mib/s) to Gigabytes per second (GB/s) conversion

Mebibits per second to Gigabytes per second conversion table

Mebibits per second (Mib/s)Gigabytes per second (GB/s)
00
10.000131072
20.000262144
30.000393216
40.000524288
50.00065536
60.000786432
70.000917504
80.001048576
90.001179648
100.00131072
200.00262144
300.00393216
400.00524288
500.0065536
600.00786432
700.00917504
800.01048576
900.01179648
1000.0131072
10000.131072

How to convert mebibits per second to gigabytes per second?

Converting Mebibits per second (Mibps) to Gigabytes per second (GBps) involves understanding both the base 2 and base 10 systems. Let's break it down for each:

Base 2 System (Binary)

1 Mebibit = 2^20 bits = 1,048,576 bits 1 Gigabyte (GB) = 2^30 bytes = 1,073,741,824 bytes 1 byte = 8 bits

First, convert Mibps to bits per second (bps): 1 Mibps=1,048,576 bits per second1 \text{ Mibps} = 1,048,576 \text{ bits per second}

Next, convert bits per second to bytes per second: 1,048,576 bps ÷ 8 = 131,072 bytes per second1,048,576 \ \text{bps} \ \div \ 8 \ = \ 131,072 \ \text{bytes per second}

Finally, convert bytes per second to Gigabytes per second: $131,072 \ \text{bytes per second} \ \div \ 1,073,741,824 \ = \approx 0.000122 \ \text{GBps} $

Base 10 System (Decimal)

1 Mebibit (Mibit) = 2^20 bits = 1,048,576 bits (same as base 2) 1 Gigabyte (GB) = 10^9 bytes 1 byte = 8 bits

First, convert Mibps to bits per second (same as base 2): 1 Mibps=1,048,576 bits per second1 \text{ Mibps} = 1,048,576 \text{ bits per second}

Next, convert bits per second to bytes per second: 1,048,576 bps ÷ 8=131,072  bytes per second1,048,576 \ \text{bps} \ \div \ 8 = 131,072 \ \text{ bytes per second}

Finally, convert bytes per second to Gigabytes per second using base 10 Gigabytes: 131,072  bytes per second ÷ 1,000,000,000 =0.000131 GBps131,072 \ \text{ bytes per second} \ \div \ 1,000,000,000 \ = \approx 0.000131 \ \text{GBps}

Summary

  • Base 2: 1 Mibps ≈ 0.000122 GBps
  • Base 10: 1 Mibps ≈ 0.000131 GBps

Real-World Examples for Various Mibps Values

  1. Streaming Videos:

    • Standard Definition (SD) Streaming:

      • 5 Mibps (Base 2): 5 Mibps ≈ 0.00061 GBps
      • 5 Mibps (Base 10): 5 Mibps ≈ 0.000655 GBps
    • High Definition (HD) Streaming:

      • 20 Mibps (Base 2): 20 Mibps ≈ 0.00244 GBps
      • 20 Mibps (Base 10): 20 Mibps ≈ 0.00262 GBps
  2. Online Gaming:

    • Low Latency/Real-time Gaming:
      • 1-2 Mibps (Base 2): 1-2 Mibps ≈ 0.000122-0.000244 GBps
      • 1-2 Mibps (Base 10): 1-2 Mibps ≈ 0.000131-0.000262 GBps
  3. File Downloads:

    • Downloading a Medium Size Software (500 Mibps, 2 seconds):
      • 500 Mibps (Base 2): 500 Mibps ≈ 0.0610 GBps
      • 500 Mibps (Base 10): 500 Mibps ≈ 0.0655 GBps

These examples illustrate both base 2 and base 10 conversions for various common scenarios, helping to provide a practical grasp of converting data transfer rates.

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 Gigabytes per second to other unit conversions.

What is Mebibits per second?

Mebibits per second (Mbit/s) is a unit of data transfer rate, commonly used in networking and telecommunications. It represents the number of mebibits (MiB) of data transferred per second. Understanding the components and context is crucial for interpreting this unit accurately.

Understanding Mebibits

A mebibit (Mibit) is a unit of information based on powers of 2. It's important to differentiate it from a megabit (Mb), which is based on powers of 10.

  • 1 mebibit (Mibit) = 2202^{20} bits = 1,048,576 bits
  • 1 megabit (Mb) = 10610^6 bits = 1,000,000 bits

This difference can lead to confusion, especially when comparing storage capacities or data transfer rates. The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) introduced the term "mebibit" to provide clarity and avoid ambiguity.

Mebibits per Second (Mbit/s)

Mebibits per second (Mibit/s) indicates the rate at which data is transmitted or received. A higher Mbit/s value signifies faster data transfer.

Data Transfer Rate (Mibit/s)=Amount of Data (Mibit)Time (seconds)\text{Data Transfer Rate (Mibit/s)} = \frac{\text{Amount of Data (Mibit)}}{\text{Time (seconds)}}

Example: A network connection with a download speed of 100 Mbit/s can theoretically download 100 mebibits (104,857,600 bits) of data in one second.

Base 10 vs. Base 2

The key distinction lies in the base used for calculation:

  • Base 2 (Mebibits - Mbit): Uses powers of 2, which are standard in computer science and memory addressing.
  • Base 10 (Megabits - Mb): Uses powers of 10, often used in marketing and telecommunications for simpler, larger-sounding numbers.

When dealing with actual data storage or transfer within computer systems, Mebibits (base 2) provide a more accurate representation. For example, a file size reported in mebibytes will be closer to the actual space occupied on a storage device than a size reported in megabytes.

Real-World Examples

  • Internet Speed: Home internet plans are often advertised in megabits per second (Mbps). However, when downloading files, your download manager might show transfer rates in mebibytes per second (MiB/s). For example, a 100 Mbps connection might result in actual download speeds of around 12 MiB/s (since 1 MiB = 8 Mibit).

  • Network Infrastructure: Internal network speeds within data centers or enterprise networks are commonly measured in gigabits per second (Gbps) and terabits per second (Tbps), but it's crucial to understand whether these refer to base-2 or base-10 values for accurate assessment.

  • Solid State Drives (SSDs): SSD transfer speeds are critical for performance. A high-performance NVMe SSD might have read/write speeds exceeding 3000 MB/s (megabytes per second), translating to approximately 23,844 Mbit/s.

  • Streaming Services: Streaming high-definition video requires a certain data transfer rate. A 4K stream might need 25 Mbit/s or higher to avoid buffering issues. Services like Netflix specify bandwidth recommendations.

Significance

The use of mebibits helps to provide an unambiguous and accurate representation of data transfer rates, particularly in technical contexts where precise measurements are critical. Understanding the difference between megabits and mebibits is essential for IT professionals, network engineers, and anyone involved in data storage or transfer.

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).

Complete Mebibits per second conversion table

Enter # of Mebibits per second
Convert 1 Mib/s to other unitsResult
Mebibits per second to bits per second (Mib/s to bit/s)1048576
Mebibits per second to Kilobits per second (Mib/s to Kb/s)1048.576
Mebibits per second to Kibibits per second (Mib/s to Kib/s)1024
Mebibits per second to Megabits per second (Mib/s to Mb/s)1.048576
Mebibits per second to Gigabits per second (Mib/s to Gb/s)0.001048576
Mebibits per second to Gibibits per second (Mib/s to Gib/s)0.0009765625
Mebibits per second to Terabits per second (Mib/s to Tb/s)0.000001048576
Mebibits per second to Tebibits per second (Mib/s to Tib/s)9.5367431640625e-7
Mebibits per second to bits per minute (Mib/s to bit/minute)62914560
Mebibits per second to Kilobits per minute (Mib/s to Kb/minute)62914.56
Mebibits per second to Kibibits per minute (Mib/s to Kib/minute)61440
Mebibits per second to Megabits per minute (Mib/s to Mb/minute)62.91456
Mebibits per second to Mebibits per minute (Mib/s to Mib/minute)60
Mebibits per second to Gigabits per minute (Mib/s to Gb/minute)0.06291456
Mebibits per second to Gibibits per minute (Mib/s to Gib/minute)0.05859375
Mebibits per second to Terabits per minute (Mib/s to Tb/minute)0.00006291456
Mebibits per second to Tebibits per minute (Mib/s to Tib/minute)0.00005722045898438
Mebibits per second to bits per hour (Mib/s to bit/hour)3774873600
Mebibits per second to Kilobits per hour (Mib/s to Kb/hour)3774873.6
Mebibits per second to Kibibits per hour (Mib/s to Kib/hour)3686400
Mebibits per second to Megabits per hour (Mib/s to Mb/hour)3774.8736
Mebibits per second to Mebibits per hour (Mib/s to Mib/hour)3600
Mebibits per second to Gigabits per hour (Mib/s to Gb/hour)3.7748736
Mebibits per second to Gibibits per hour (Mib/s to Gib/hour)3.515625
Mebibits per second to Terabits per hour (Mib/s to Tb/hour)0.0037748736
Mebibits per second to Tebibits per hour (Mib/s to Tib/hour)0.003433227539063
Mebibits per second to bits per day (Mib/s to bit/day)90596966400
Mebibits per second to Kilobits per day (Mib/s to Kb/day)90596966.4
Mebibits per second to Kibibits per day (Mib/s to Kib/day)88473600
Mebibits per second to Megabits per day (Mib/s to Mb/day)90596.9664
Mebibits per second to Mebibits per day (Mib/s to Mib/day)86400
Mebibits per second to Gigabits per day (Mib/s to Gb/day)90.5969664
Mebibits per second to Gibibits per day (Mib/s to Gib/day)84.375
Mebibits per second to Terabits per day (Mib/s to Tb/day)0.0905969664
Mebibits per second to Tebibits per day (Mib/s to Tib/day)0.0823974609375
Mebibits per second to bits per month (Mib/s to bit/month)2717908992000
Mebibits per second to Kilobits per month (Mib/s to Kb/month)2717908992
Mebibits per second to Kibibits per month (Mib/s to Kib/month)2654208000
Mebibits per second to Megabits per month (Mib/s to Mb/month)2717908.992
Mebibits per second to Mebibits per month (Mib/s to Mib/month)2592000
Mebibits per second to Gigabits per month (Mib/s to Gb/month)2717.908992
Mebibits per second to Gibibits per month (Mib/s to Gib/month)2531.25
Mebibits per second to Terabits per month (Mib/s to Tb/month)2.717908992
Mebibits per second to Tebibits per month (Mib/s to Tib/month)2.471923828125
Mebibits per second to Bytes per second (Mib/s to Byte/s)131072
Mebibits per second to Kilobytes per second (Mib/s to KB/s)131.072
Mebibits per second to Kibibytes per second (Mib/s to KiB/s)128
Mebibits per second to Megabytes per second (Mib/s to MB/s)0.131072
Mebibits per second to Mebibytes per second (Mib/s to MiB/s)0.125
Mebibits per second to Gigabytes per second (Mib/s to GB/s)0.000131072
Mebibits per second to Gibibytes per second (Mib/s to GiB/s)0.0001220703125
Mebibits per second to Terabytes per second (Mib/s to TB/s)1.31072e-7
Mebibits per second to Tebibytes per second (Mib/s to TiB/s)1.1920928955078e-7
Mebibits per second to Bytes per minute (Mib/s to Byte/minute)7864320
Mebibits per second to Kilobytes per minute (Mib/s to KB/minute)7864.32
Mebibits per second to Kibibytes per minute (Mib/s to KiB/minute)7680
Mebibits per second to Megabytes per minute (Mib/s to MB/minute)7.86432
Mebibits per second to Mebibytes per minute (Mib/s to MiB/minute)7.5
Mebibits per second to Gigabytes per minute (Mib/s to GB/minute)0.00786432
Mebibits per second to Gibibytes per minute (Mib/s to GiB/minute)0.00732421875
Mebibits per second to Terabytes per minute (Mib/s to TB/minute)0.00000786432
Mebibits per second to Tebibytes per minute (Mib/s to TiB/minute)0.000007152557373047
Mebibits per second to Bytes per hour (Mib/s to Byte/hour)471859200
Mebibits per second to Kilobytes per hour (Mib/s to KB/hour)471859.2
Mebibits per second to Kibibytes per hour (Mib/s to KiB/hour)460800
Mebibits per second to Megabytes per hour (Mib/s to MB/hour)471.8592
Mebibits per second to Mebibytes per hour (Mib/s to MiB/hour)450
Mebibits per second to Gigabytes per hour (Mib/s to GB/hour)0.4718592
Mebibits per second to Gibibytes per hour (Mib/s to GiB/hour)0.439453125
Mebibits per second to Terabytes per hour (Mib/s to TB/hour)0.0004718592
Mebibits per second to Tebibytes per hour (Mib/s to TiB/hour)0.0004291534423828
Mebibits per second to Bytes per day (Mib/s to Byte/day)11324620800
Mebibits per second to Kilobytes per day (Mib/s to KB/day)11324620.8
Mebibits per second to Kibibytes per day (Mib/s to KiB/day)11059200
Mebibits per second to Megabytes per day (Mib/s to MB/day)11324.6208
Mebibits per second to Mebibytes per day (Mib/s to MiB/day)10800
Mebibits per second to Gigabytes per day (Mib/s to GB/day)11.3246208
Mebibits per second to Gibibytes per day (Mib/s to GiB/day)10.546875
Mebibits per second to Terabytes per day (Mib/s to TB/day)0.0113246208
Mebibits per second to Tebibytes per day (Mib/s to TiB/day)0.01029968261719
Mebibits per second to Bytes per month (Mib/s to Byte/month)339738624000
Mebibits per second to Kilobytes per month (Mib/s to KB/month)339738624
Mebibits per second to Kibibytes per month (Mib/s to KiB/month)331776000
Mebibits per second to Megabytes per month (Mib/s to MB/month)339738.624
Mebibits per second to Mebibytes per month (Mib/s to MiB/month)324000
Mebibits per second to Gigabytes per month (Mib/s to GB/month)339.738624
Mebibits per second to Gibibytes per month (Mib/s to GiB/month)316.40625
Mebibits per second to Terabytes per month (Mib/s to TB/month)0.339738624
Mebibits per second to Tebibytes per month (Mib/s to TiB/month)0.3089904785156

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