1 GiB = 8 Gib
Gibibytes (GiB) to Gibibits (Gib) Converter
The Gibibytes (GiB) to Gibibits (Gib) Converter turns your Gibibyte (GiB) value into Gibibits (Gib). Type your storage value below — 1 GiB = 8 Gib, calculated across both decimal (SI) and binary (IEC) standards. This free gibibyte to gibibit calculator doubles as a digital storage converter, file size converter, and data capacity calculator for accurate unit conversion. Also see: Petabytes to Zettabytes.
Gibibyte (GiB)
A gibibyte is 1,024 mebibytes or 1,073,741,824 bytes. This is what operating systems actually display for storage.
View the gibibyte data unit pageGibibit (Gib)
A gibibit is 1,024 mebibits or 2^30 bits. The binary equivalent of gigabit.
View the gibibit data unit pageHow to Convert Gibibytes to Gibibits
To convert gibibytes to gibibits, multiply by 8 then adjust for scale. This converts byte-based storage measurements to bit-based units.
GiB is a byte-based unit used for measuring file sizes and storage capacity.
Gib is a bit-based unit—multiply bytes by 8 to get bits. Related: Gibibytes to Kibibits.
1 GiB = 8 Gib (using SI decimal standard) — which means there are 8gibibits in every gibibyte.
GiB to Gib conversion rate: 1 gibibyte equals 8gibibits — the standard gibibyte to gibibit data storage conversion used by this calculator.
Quick Facts: GiB to Gib Storage Conversion
- Conversion factor: 1 GiB = 8 Gib (SI decimal)
- Reverse factor: 1 Gib = 0.125 GiB
- Source unit type: IEC binary storage unit
- Target unit type: data storage storage unit
- Category: data storage converter, digital capacity calculator
Steps to Convert Gibibyte to Gibibit
- Enter your gibibyte value (GiB) into the gibibyte to gibibit converter above.
- The equivalent gibibits (Gib) value updates instantly using the GiB to Gib conversion factor.
- Use the swap control to reverse the calculation and convert gibibits back into gibibytes.
GiB to Gib Conversion Formula
Here's the exact GiB to Gib formula in copy-paste-ready form — multiply by 8 to go from gibibytes to gibibits, or by 0.125 to reverse it — followed by a quick-reference chart of the same conversion.
// Convert GiB to Gib
Gib = GiB × 8
// Reverse: Convert Gib to GiB
GiB = Gib × 0.125
Gibibyte to Gibibit Conversion Examples
100 GiB = 800 Gib
256 GiB = 2,048 Gib
500 GiB = 4,000 Gib
1,000 GiB = 8,000 Gib
2,048 GiB = 16,384 Gib
What Is a Gibibyte (GiB)? Definition and Uses
A gibibyte is 1,024 mebibytes or 1,073,741,824 bytes. This is what operating systems actually display for storage.
The gibibyte is a IEC binary unit of digital information storage. It uses base 1,024 following the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standard.
Common uses: Windows/macOS file sizes, SSD actual capacity, RAM modules See also: Gibibytes to Mebibits.
1 GiB = 9 × 10⁹ bits = 1 × 10⁹ bytes.
The gibibyte can be abbreviated as GiB; for example, 1 gibibyte can be written as 1 GiB.
Gibibyte Storage Unit at a Glance
| Unit type | IEC binary |
|---|---|
| Base / standard | Base 1,024 — IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) |
| Symbol | GiB |
| Common uses | Windows/macOS file sizes, SSD actual capacity, RAM modules |
What Is a Gibibit (Gib)? Definition and Uses
A gibibit is 1,024 mebibits or 2^30 bits. The binary equivalent of gigabit.
The gibibit is a data storage unit of digital information storage. It uses base 1,000 following the SI (International System of Units) standard.
Common uses: Enterprise network specs, binary bandwidth calculations, storage interface speeds
1 Gib = 1 × 10⁹ bits = 134 × 10⁶ bytes.
The gibibit can be abbreviated as Gib; for example, 1 gibibit can be written as 1 Gib.
Gibibit Storage Unit at a Glance
| Unit type | data storage |
|---|---|
| Base / standard | Base 1,000 — SI (International System of Units) |
| Symbol | Gib |
| Common uses | Enterprise network specs, binary bandwidth calculations, storage interface speeds |
Gibibyte to Gibibit Conversion Table
The table below shows 100 gibibyte measurements converted to gibibits — scroll within the table to see the full range.
| Gibibytes | Gibibits |
|---|---|
| 1 GiB | 8 Gib |
| 13 GiB | 104 Gib |
| 26 GiB | 208 Gib |
| 39 GiB | 312 Gib |
| 52 GiB | 416 Gib |
| 65 GiB | 520 Gib |
| 78 GiB | 624 Gib |
| 91 GiB | 728 Gib |
| 104 GiB | 832 Gib |
| 117 GiB | 936 Gib |
| 130 GiB | 1,040 Gib |
| 143 GiB | 1,144 Gib |
| 156 GiB | 1,248 Gib |
| 169 GiB | 1,352 Gib |
| 182 GiB | 1,456 Gib |
| 195 GiB | 1,560 Gib |
| 208 GiB | 1,664 Gib |
| 221 GiB | 1,768 Gib |
| 234 GiB | 1,872 Gib |
| 247 GiB | 1,976 Gib |
| 260 GiB | 2,080 Gib |
| 273 GiB | 2,184 Gib |
| 286 GiB | 2,288 Gib |
| 299 GiB | 2,392 Gib |
| 312 GiB | 2,496 Gib |
| 325 GiB | 2,600 Gib |
| 338 GiB | 2,704 Gib |
| 351 GiB | 2,808 Gib |
| 364 GiB | 2,912 Gib |
| 377 GiB | 3,016 Gib |
| 390 GiB | 3,120 Gib |
| 403 GiB | 3,224 Gib |
| 416 GiB | 3,328 Gib |
| 429 GiB | 3,432 Gib |
| 442 GiB | 3,536 Gib |
| 455 GiB | 3,640 Gib |
| 468 GiB | 3,744 Gib |
| 481 GiB | 3,848 Gib |
| 494 GiB | 3,952 Gib |
| 507 GiB | 4,056 Gib |
| 520 GiB | 4,160 Gib |
| 533 GiB | 4,264 Gib |
| 546 GiB | 4,368 Gib |
| 559 GiB | 4,472 Gib |
| 572 GiB | 4,576 Gib |
| 585 GiB | 4,680 Gib |
| 598 GiB | 4,784 Gib |
| 611 GiB | 4,888 Gib |
| 624 GiB | 4,992 Gib |
| 637 GiB | 5,096 Gib |
| 650 GiB | 5,200 Gib |
| 663 GiB | 5,304 Gib |
| 676 GiB | 5,408 Gib |
| 689 GiB | 5,512 Gib |
| 702 GiB | 5,616 Gib |
| 715 GiB | 5,720 Gib |
| 728 GiB | 5,824 Gib |
| 741 GiB | 5,928 Gib |
| 754 GiB | 6,032 Gib |
| 767 GiB | 6,136 Gib |
| 780 GiB | 6,240 Gib |
| 793 GiB | 6,344 Gib |
| 806 GiB | 6,448 Gib |
| 819 GiB | 6,552 Gib |
| 832 GiB | 6,656 Gib |
| 845 GiB | 6,760 Gib |
| 858 GiB | 6,864 Gib |
| 871 GiB | 6,968 Gib |
| 884 GiB | 7,072 Gib |
| 897 GiB | 7,176 Gib |
| 910 GiB | 7,280 Gib |
| 923 GiB | 7,384 Gib |
| 936 GiB | 7,488 Gib |
| 949 GiB | 7,592 Gib |
| 962 GiB | 7,696 Gib |
| 975 GiB | 7,800 Gib |
| 988 GiB | 7,904 Gib |
| 1,001 GiB | 8,008 Gib |
| 1,014 GiB | 8,112 Gib |
| 1,027 GiB | 8,216 Gib |
| 1,040 GiB | 8,320 Gib |
| 1,053 GiB | 8,424 Gib |
| 1,066 GiB | 8,528 Gib |
| 1,079 GiB | 8,632 Gib |
| 1,092 GiB | 8,736 Gib |
| 1,105 GiB | 8,840 Gib |
| 1,118 GiB | 8,944 Gib |
| 1,131 GiB | 9,048 Gib |
| 1,144 GiB | 9,152 Gib |
| 1,157 GiB | 9,256 Gib |
| 1,170 GiB | 9,360 Gib |
| 1,183 GiB | 9,464 Gib |
| 1,196 GiB | 9,568 Gib |
| 1,209 GiB | 9,672 Gib |
| 1,222 GiB | 9,776 Gib |
| 1,235 GiB | 9,880 Gib |
| 1,248 GiB | 9,984 Gib |
| 1,261 GiB | 10,088 Gib |
| 1,274 GiB | 10,192 Gib |
| 1,287 GiB | 10,296 Gib |
FAQs: Gibibyte to Gibibit Conversion
How many gibibits are in 1 gibibyte?
1 Gibibyte (GiB) equals 8 Gibibits using the SI decimal standard.
How do I convert gibibytes to gibibits?
Multiply the gibibyte value by 8 to get gibibits. For example, 10 GiB = 80 Gib.
Is a gibibyte bigger than a gibibit?
Yes. 1 GiB = 8 Gib, so the gibibyte is the larger data storage unit.
What is Gibibyte (GiB) commonly used for?
Windows/macOS file sizes, SSD actual capacity, RAM modules.