Gibibyte to Exbibyte Converter
Convert Gibibytes to Exbibytes
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Gibibytes to Exbibytes
To convert from gibibytes (GiB) to exbibytes (EiB), you divide the value in gibibytes by 1,073,741,824. This conversion is derived from the fact that 1 EiB = 2⁶⁰ bytes and 1 GiB = 2³⁰ bytes. For more information about gibibytes as a unit of measurement, visit our gibibytes page.
Formula
Exbibytes = Gibibytes / 1,073,741,824
or
EiB = GiB / 1,073,741,824
Examples
- 1 GiB = 1 / 1,073,741,824 = 9.313225746154785e-10 EiB
- 10 GiB = 10 / 1,073,741,824 = 9.313225746154785e-09 EiB
- 100 GiB = 100 / 1,073,741,824 = 9.313225746154785e-08 EiB
- 1,000 GiB = 1,000 / 1,073,741,824 = 9.313225746154785e-07 EiB
When to Convert Gibibytes to Exbibytes
This conversion is useful in data storage and networking, especially when dealing with extremely large capacities where the distinction between base-10 and base-2 prefixes becomes significant.
Cloud Storage
Cloud providers often quote storage in exabytes (base-10), but the underlying systems might operate in exbibytes (base-2), making this conversion relevant for accurate capacity planning.
Big Data Analytics
In big data environments, understanding the true scale of data in both units can be crucial for system architects and data scientists.
Common Gibibytes to Exbibytes Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Gibibytes (GiB) | Exbibytes (EiB) | Gibibytes (GiB) | Exbibytes (EiB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.313225746154785e-10 | 1,000,000 | 0.0009313225746154785 |
| 10 | 9.313225746154785e-09 | 10,000,000 | 0.009313225746154785 |
| 100 | 9.313225746154785e-08 | 100,000,000 | 0.09313225746154785 |
| 1,000 | 9.313225746154785e-07 | 1,073,741,824 | 1 |
| 10,000 | 9.313225746154785e-06 | 10,000,000,000 | 9.313225746154785 |
| 100,000 | 0.00009313225746154785 | 100,000,000,000 | 93.13225746154785 |
| 1,000,000 | 0.0009313225746154785 | 1,000,000,000,000 | 931.3225746154785 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gibibyte (GiB)?
A gibibyte is a unit of digital information storage, equal to 2³⁰ bytes (1,073,741,824 bytes). It is part of the binary prefixes (IEC standard) and is often used in technical contexts to distinguish from the base-10 gigabyte.
What is an exbibyte (EiB)?
An exbibyte is a unit of digital information storage, equal to 2⁶⁰ bytes (approximately 1.15 quintillion bytes). It is part of the binary prefixes (IEC standard) and is often used in technical contexts to distinguish from the base-10 exabyte.
Why is there a difference between gibibytes and exbibytes?
The difference arises from the use of base-2 (binary) prefixes, where "gibi" (Gi) denotes 2³⁰ and "exbi" (Ei) denotes 2⁶⁰. This distinction is important for accurate capacity measurements in computing and data storage.