Petabyte to Exbibyte Converter
Convert Petabytes to Exbibytes
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Petabytes to Exbibytes
To convert from petabytes (PB) to exbibytes (EiB), you divide the value in petabytes by 1.152921504606846976e+06. This conversion is derived from the fact that 1 EiB = 2⁶⁰ bytes and 1 PB = 10¹⁵ bytes. For more information about petabytes as a unit of measurement, visit our petabytes page.
Formula
Exbibytes = Petabytes / 1.152921504606846976e+06
or
EiB = PB / 1.152921504606846976e+06
Examples
- 1 PB = 1 / 1.152921504606846976e+06 = 8.673617379884035e-7 EiB
- 10 PB = 10 / 1.152921504606846976e+06 = 8.673617379884035e-6 EiB
- 100 PB = 100 / 1.152921504606846976e+06 = 8.673617379884035e-5 EiB
- 1,000 PB = 1,000 / 1.152921504606846976e+06 = 0.0008673617379884035 EiB
When to Convert Petabytes 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 Petabytes to Exbibytes Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Petabytes (PB) | Exbibytes (EiB) | Petabytes (PB) | Exbibytes (EiB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.673617379884035e-7 | 100 | 0.00008673617379884035 |
| 10 | 8.673617379884035e-6 | 200 | 0.0001734723475976807 |
| 100 | 8.673617379884035e-5 | 500 | 0.00043368086899420175 |
| 1,000 | 0.0008673617379884035 | 1,152,921,504,606,846,976 | 1 |
| 10,000 | 0.008673617379884035 | 10,000,000 | 8.673617379884035 |
| 100,000 | 0.08673617379884035 | 100,000,000 | 86.73617379884035 |
| 1,000,000 | 0.8673617379884035 | 1,000,000,000 | 867.3617379884035 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a petabyte (PB)?
A petabyte is a unit of digital information storage, equal to 10¹⁵ bytes (one quadrillion bytes). It is commonly used to measure very large amounts of data, such as in cloud storage and big data analytics.
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 petabytes and exbibytes?
The difference arises from the use of base-10 (decimal) prefixes versus base-2 (binary) prefixes. "Peta" (P) denotes 10¹⁵, while "exbi" (Ei) denotes 2⁶⁰. This distinction is important for accurate capacity measurements in computing and data storage.