Bits to Petabytes Converter
Convert bits (b) to petabytes (PB)
Result
1.25 × 10⁻¹⁶ PB
Petabytes
1 b = 1.25 × 10⁻¹⁶ PB
1 b in other units
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How to convert bits to petabytes
There are 8 × 10¹⁵ bits in one petabyte, so divide the number of bits by 8 × 10¹⁵.
PB = b ÷ 8 × 10¹⁵
1 b = 1.25 × 10⁻¹⁶ PB · 1 PB = 8 × 10¹⁵ b
Worked example
To convert 5 bits to petabytes: 5 b ÷ 8 × 10¹⁵ = 6.25 × 10⁻¹⁶ PB.
About bits (b)
A bit is a single binary digit, 0 or 1. Eight bits make one byte.
About petabytes (PB)
A petabyte is 1,000 TB, used for data-centre storage.
More conversions
Bits to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many petabytes are in one bit?
One bit equals 1.25 × 10⁻¹⁶ petabytes.
How many bits are in one petabyte?
One petabyte equals 8 × 10¹⁵ bits.
How do I convert bits to petabytes?
Use the formula PB = b ÷ 8 × 10¹⁵. For example, 5 b ÷ 8 × 10¹⁵ = 6.25 × 10⁻¹⁶ PB.