Petabyte to Gigabyte Converter
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How to Convert Petabytes to Gigabytes
Converting petabytes (PB) to gigabytes (GB) involves converting from a larger decimal unit to a smaller decimal unit. One petabyte is 10^15 bytes, and one gigabyte is 10^9 bytes.
Formula
Gigabytes = Petabytes × 10^6
or
GB = PB × 1,000,000
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in petabytes
- Multiply that number by 1,000,000
- The result is the equivalent amount in gigabytes
Examples
- 1 petabyte = 1,000,000 gigabytes
When to Convert Petabytes to Gigabytes
This conversion is useful for expressing very large storage capacities in a more granular decimal unit.
Common Petabytes to Gigabytes Conversions
Here is a table of common petabyte to gigabyte conversions for quick reference:
| Petabytes (PB) | Gigabytes (GB) | Petabytes (PB) | Gigabytes (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000,000 | 1,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
| 10 | 10,000,000 | 10,000 | 10,000,000,000 |
| 50 | 50,000,000 | 100,000 | 100,000,000,000 |
| 100 | 100,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000,000,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many gigabytes are in a petabyte?
There are 1,000,000 gigabytes in one petabyte.
What is the difference between a petabyte and a gigabyte?
A petabyte (PB) is a decimal unit equal to 10^15 bytes. A gigabyte (GB) is a decimal unit equal to 10^9 bytes.