Convert Gigabytes to Bits
Convert Gigabytes to Bits instantly. 1 Gigabyte (GB) equals 8,000,000,000 Bits (bit).
Gigabytes to Bits conversion table
| Gigabytes (GB) | Bits (bit) |
|---|---|
| 1 GB | 8,000,000,000 bit |
| 2 GB | 16,000,000,000 bit |
| 3 GB | 24,000,000,000 bit |
| 5 GB | 40,000,000,000 bit |
| 10 GB | 80,000,000,000 bit |
| 20 GB | 160,000,000,000 bit |
| 50 GB | 400,000,000,000 bit |
| 100 GB | 800,000,000,000 bit |
| 500 GB | 4,000,000,000,000 bit |
| 1,000 GB | 8,000,000,000,000 bit |
1 Gigabyte = 8,000,000,000 Bits · multiply Gigabytes by 8,000,000,000
About converting Gigabytes to Bits
Gigabytes (GB) and Bits (bit) are both units of digital storage, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Gigabytes figure by 8,000,000,000. Ten Gigabytes comes to 80,000,000,000 Bits, and a hundred works out at 800,000,000,000 Bits.
Rule of thumb: going from Gigabytes to Bits multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Gigabyte is already 8,000,000,000 Bits. If your answer came out smaller, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Gigabyte?
A gigabyte is a billion bytes in SI terms, and it is the unit consumers actually shop in: phone storage, mobile data allowances, game downloads. It is also where the decimal-versus-binary split gets genuinely interesting, because the answer depends on the product. Drives and data plans are sold in decimal gigabytes; memory is not, and an "8 GB" RAM module really is 8 GiB, because memory is physically addressed in powers of two and could not be built in round decimal sizes. Windows then reports both using binary units labelled "GB".
What is a Bit?
A bit is a single binary digit — one yes or no, the smallest thing a computer can distinguish. The name is a contraction of "binary digit", credited to John Tukey and made famous by Claude Shannon’s 1948 paper founding information theory. The practical thing to know is that bits and bytes live in different places: connection and network speeds are quoted in bits per second, while file sizes are in bytes. That is why a 100 Mbps line downloads at about 12.5 MB/s and people assume they have been cheated. Nobody has — the two figures are counting different things.
To put both in perspective: an hour of HD streaming video runs to a few gigabytes, while a bit is a single yes-or-no.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Bits to Gigabytes converter, or browse all Digital Storage converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Bits are in one Gigabyte?
There are 8,000,000,000 Bits in one Gigabyte.
How do I convert Gigabytes to Bits?
Multiply the number of Gigabytes by 8,000,000,000. For example, 10 Gigabytes = 80,000,000,000 Bits.
What is 100 Gigabytes in Bits?
100 Gigabytes is equal to 800,000,000,000 Bits.
How do I convert Bits to Gigabytes?
Multiply the Bits value by 0.000000000125 (or divide by 8,000,000,000).
Is this Gigabytes to Bits conversion exact?
Yes, exactly. Both units are fixed against the same base by definition, and 1 Gigabyte = 8,000,000,000 Bits is the complete value — nothing is rounded away.
What is a Gigabyte?
A gigabyte is a billion bytes in SI terms, and it is the unit consumers actually shop in: phone storage, mobile data allowances, game downloads. It is also where the decimal-versus-binary split gets genuinely interesting, because the answer depends on the product. Drives and data plans are sold in decimal gigabytes; memory is not, and an "8 GB" RAM module really is 8 GiB, because memory is physically addressed in powers of two and could not be built in round decimal sizes. Windows then reports both using binary units labelled "GB".
What is a Bit?
A bit is a single binary digit — one yes or no, the smallest thing a computer can distinguish. The name is a contraction of "binary digit", credited to John Tukey and made famous by Claude Shannon’s 1948 paper founding information theory. The practical thing to know is that bits and bytes live in different places: connection and network speeds are quoted in bits per second, while file sizes are in bytes. That is why a 100 Mbps line downloads at about 12.5 MB/s and people assume they have been cheated. Nobody has — the two figures are counting different things.