Petabytes to Bytes Converter
Convert petabytes (PB) to bytes (B)
Result
1 × 10¹⁵ B
Bytes
1 PB = 1 × 10¹⁵ B
1 PB in other units
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How to convert petabytes to bytes
One petabyte equals 1 × 10¹⁵ bytes, so multiply the number of petabytes by 1 × 10¹⁵.
B = PB × 1 × 10¹⁵
1 PB = 1 × 10¹⁵ B · 1 B = 1 × 10⁻¹⁵ PB
Worked example
To convert 5 petabytes to bytes: 5 PB × 1 × 10¹⁵ = 5 × 10¹⁵ B.
About petabytes (PB)
A petabyte is 1,000 TB, used for data-centre storage.
About bytes (B)
A byte is 8 bits, enough to store one character of text.
More conversions
Petabytes to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many bytes are in one petabyte?
One petabyte equals 1 × 10¹⁵ bytes.
How many petabytes are in one byte?
One byte equals 1 × 10⁻¹⁵ petabytes.
How do I convert petabytes to bytes?
Use the formula B = PB × 1 × 10¹⁵. For example, 5 PB × 1 × 10¹⁵ = 5 × 10¹⁵ B.