Petabytes to Bits Converter
Convert petabytes (PB) to bits (b)
Result
8 × 10¹⁵ b
Bits
1 PB = 8 × 10¹⁵ b
1 PB in other units
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How to convert petabytes to bits
One petabyte equals 8 × 10¹⁵ bits, so multiply the number of petabytes by 8 × 10¹⁵.
b = PB × 8 × 10¹⁵
1 PB = 8 × 10¹⁵ b · 1 b = 1.25 × 10⁻¹⁶ PB
Worked example
To convert 5 petabytes to bits: 5 PB × 8 × 10¹⁵ = 4 × 10¹⁶ b.
About petabytes (PB)
A petabyte is 1,000 TB, used for data-centre storage.
About bits (b)
A bit is a single binary digit, 0 or 1. Eight bits make one byte.
More conversions
Petabytes to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many bits are in one petabyte?
One petabyte equals 8 × 10¹⁵ bits.
How many petabytes are in one bit?
One bit equals 1.25 × 10⁻¹⁶ petabytes.
How do I convert petabytes to bits?
Use the formula b = PB × 8 × 10¹⁵. For example, 5 PB × 8 × 10¹⁵ = 4 × 10¹⁶ b.