Convert Kilobyte (10^3 bytes) to Gigabyte (10^9 bytes)
Please provide values below to convert Kilobyte (10^3 bytes) [KB] to Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) [GB], or Convert Gigabyte (10^9 bytes) to Kilobyte (10^3 bytes).
How to Convert Kilobyte (10^3 Bytes) to Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes)
1 KB = 1e-06 GB
Example: convert 15 KB to GB:
15 KB = 15 × 1e-06 GB = 1.5e-05 GB
Kilobyte (10^3 Bytes) to Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes) Conversion Table
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Kilobyte (10^3 Bytes)
A kilobyte (KB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,000 bytes, based on the decimal system.
History/Origin
The term 'kilobyte' originated in the early days of computing to represent 1,000 bytes, aligning with the SI prefix 'kilo'. Over time, it has also been used to denote 1,024 bytes in some contexts, especially in computer memory, leading to some ambiguity.
Current Use
Today, 'kilobyte' typically refers to 1,000 bytes in data storage and transfer contexts, following the decimal system. However, in computer memory, it is often used to mean 1,024 bytes, reflecting the binary system.
Gigabyte (10^9 Bytes)
A gigabyte (GB) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,000,000,000 bytes (10^9 bytes).
History/Origin
The gigabyte was introduced as part of the decimal system of data measurement, aligning with SI prefixes, to standardize data sizes. It became widely adopted with the rise of digital storage devices in the late 20th century.
Current Use
Gigabytes are commonly used to measure data storage capacity in computers, smartphones, and other digital devices, as well as data transfer rates and file sizes in various applications.