Gigabytes to Gigabits Converter
Convert gigabytes (GB) to gigabits (Gb)
Result
8 Gb
Gigabits
1 GB = 8 Gb
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How to convert gigabytes to gigabits
One gigabyte equals 8 gigabits, so multiply the number of gigabytes by 8.
Gb = GB × 8
1 GB = 8 Gb · 1 Gb = 0.125 GB
Worked example
To convert 5 gigabytes to gigabits: 5 GB × 8 = 40 Gb.
About gigabytes (GB)
A gigabyte is 1,000,000,000 bytes. Phone storage and mobile data packs are sold in GB.
About gigabits (Gb)
A gigabit is 1,000,000,000 bits.
More conversions
Gigabytes to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many gigabits are in one gigabyte?
One gigabyte equals 8 gigabits.
How many gigabytes are in one gigabit?
One gigabit equals 0.125 gigabytes.
How do I convert gigabytes to gigabits?
Use the formula Gb = GB × 8. For example, 5 GB × 8 = 40 Gb.