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Gigabit

A gigabit is a unit of information or computer storage, commonly abbreviated "Gb".

1 gigabit = 109 = 1 000 000 000 bits or 230 = 1 073 741 824 bits (see Binary prefix).

megabit << gigabit << terabit

The gigabit is closely related to the gibibit, which is unambiguously equal to 230 bits = 1 073 741 824 bits.

See also

  • Binary prefix



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