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Terabit (Tbit)

One trillion bits.

What is a terabit?

Symbol
Tbit
Quantity
Data Storage
Unit system
SI
Definition
One trillion bits.
Exact
Yes, the value is exact by definition
Source
IEC 80000-13:2008, Quantities and units: Information science and technology

Common applications

Used for the capacity of large flash memory chips and very large amounts of transmitted data.

Terabit in other data storage units

Terabit quick reference

Terabit in other units
TerabitGigabyteGibibyteBit
1 Tbit= 125 GB≈ 116.4153218 GiB= 1000000000000 bit
10 Tbit= 1250 GB≈ 1164.153218 GiB= 10000000000000 bit
100 Tbit= 12500 GB≈ 11641.53218 GiB= 100000000000000 bit
1000 Tbit= 125000 GB≈ 116415.3218 GiB= 1e+15 bit

Where the terabit fits

The next smaller data storage unit is the gibibyte (GiB). 1 Tbit ≈ 116.4153218 GiB, and 1 GiB = 0.008589934592 Tbit.

The next larger data storage unit is the terabyte (TB). 1 Tbit = 0.125 TB, and 1 TB = 8 Tbit.

Frequently asked questions

How many gigabytes are in one terabit?
One terabit = 125 GB (gigabytes).
How many gibibytes are in one terabit?
One terabit ≈ 116.4153218 GiB (gibibytes).
How many bits are in one terabit?
One terabit = 1000000000000 bit (bits).