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Kibibit (Kibit)

1024 bits (binary prefix).

What is a kibibit?

Symbol
Kibit
Quantity
Data Storage
Unit system
other
Definition
1024 bits (binary prefix).
Exact
Yes, the value is exact by definition
Source
IEC 80000-13:2008, Quantities and units: Information science and technology

Common applications

Used in technical documentation when an exact binary size in bits is needed.

Kibibit in other data storage units

Kibibit quick reference

Kibibit in other units
KibibitGigabyteGibibyteBit
1 Kibit= 1.28e-7 GB= 1.1920928955078125e-7 GiB= 1024 bit
10 Kibit= 0.00000128 GB= 0.0000011920928955078125 GiB= 10240 bit
100 Kibit= 0.0000128 GB= 0.000011920928955078125 GiB= 102400 bit
1000 Kibit= 0.000128 GB= 0.00011920928955078125 GiB= 1024000 bit

Where the kibibit fits

The next smaller data storage unit is the kilobit (kbit). 1 Kibit = 1.024 kbit, and 1 kbit = 0.9765625 Kibit.

The next larger data storage unit is the kilobyte (kB). 1 Kibit = 0.128 kB, and 1 kB = 7.8125 Kibit.

Frequently asked questions

How many gigabytes are in one kibibit?
One kibibit = 1.28e-7 GB (gigabytes).
How many gibibytes are in one kibibit?
One kibibit = 1.1920928955078125e-7 GiB (gibibytes).
How many bits are in one kibibit?
One kibibit = 1024 bit (bits).