Gibibyte to Kibibyte Converter
Convert Gibibytes to Kibibytes
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Gibibytes to Kibibytes
To convert from gibibytes (GiB) to kibibytes (KiB), you multiply the value in gibibytes by 1,048,576. This conversion is derived from the fact that 1 GiB = 2³⁰ bytes and 1 KiB = 2¹⁰ bytes. For more information about gibibytes as a unit of measurement, visit our gibibytes page.
Formula
Kibibytes = Gibibytes × 1,048,576
or
KiB = GiB × 1,048,576
Examples
- 1 GiB = 1 × 1,048,576 = 1,048,576 KiB
- 10 GiB = 10 × 1,048,576 = 10,485,760 KiB
- 100 GiB = 100 × 1,048,576 = 104,857,600 KiB
- 1,000 GiB = 1,000 × 1,048,576 = 1,048,576,000 KiB
When to Convert Gibibytes to Kibibytes
This conversion is useful in data storage and networking, especially when dealing with capacities where the distinction between base-10 and base-2 prefixes becomes significant.
Data Transfer Rates
When analyzing network speeds or data transfer rates, converting between GiB and KiB can help in understanding the granular details of data flow.
File System Analysis
In file system analysis or disk space management, this conversion helps in accurately representing file sizes or partition sizes.
Common Gibibytes to Kibibytes Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Gibibytes (GiB) | Kibibytes (KiB) | Gibibytes (GiB) | Kibibytes (KiB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,048,576 | 100 | 104,857,600 |
| 2 | 2,097,152 | 200 | 209,715,200 |
| 5 | 5,242,880 | 500 | 524,288,000 |
| 10 | 10,485,760 | 1,000 | 1,048,576,000 |
| 20 | 20,971,520 | 0.00000095367431640625 | 1 |
| 50 | 52,428,800 | 10,000 | 10,485,760,000 |
| 100 | 104,857,600 | 1,000,000 | 1,048,576,000,000 |
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 a kibibyte (KiB)?
A kibibyte is a unit of digital information storage, equal to 2¹⁰ bytes (1,024 bytes). It is part of the binary prefixes (IEC standard) and is often used in technical contexts to distinguish from the base-10 kilobyte.
Why is there a difference between gibibytes and kibibytes?
The difference arises from the use of base-2 (binary) prefixes, where "gibi" (Gi) denotes 2³⁰ and "kibi" (Ki) denotes 2¹⁰. This distinction is important for accurate capacity measurements in computing and data storage.