Data Rate Converter
Bits per second
Definition: Bits per second (symbol: bps or b/s) is the fundamental unit of data transfer rate. It measures the number of bits (zeros and ones) transmitted over a digital network in one second.
History/origin: Measuring data transmission in bits per second dates back to the very early days of computing and telecommunications, forming the basis for assessing modem speeds and network bandwidth.
Current use: While a single bit per second is too slow for practical use today, it remains the mathematical base unit from which all modern network speeds (Kbps, Mbps, Gbps) are calculated.
Gigabits per second
Definition: A gigabit per second (symbol: Gbps) is a unit of data transfer rate equal to 1,000,000,000 bits per second (or 1,000 megabits per second).
History/origin: Gbps measurement was initially restricted to massive enterprise data centers and internet backbones. It has recently entered consumer markets with the rollout of fiber-optic home internet.
Current use: Gbps is used to measure ultra-fast internet connections (like Google Fiber), 5G mobile networks, and local area network (LAN) connections like Gigabit Ethernet.
Bits per second to Gigabits per second Conversion Table
| Bits per second [bps] | Gigabits per second [gbps] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 bps | 0 gbps |
| 0.1 bps | 0 gbps |
| 1 bps | 0 gbps |
| 2 bps | 0 gbps |
| 3 bps | 0 gbps |
| 5 bps | 0.00000001 gbps |
| 10 bps | 0.00000001 gbps |
| 20 bps | 0.00000002 gbps |
| 50 bps | 0.00000005 gbps |
| 100 bps | 0.0000001 gbps |
| 1000 bps | 0.000001 gbps |
How to Convert Bits per second to Gigabits per second
1 bps = 0 gbps
1 gbps = 1000000000 bps
Example: convert 15 bps to gbps:
15 bps = 15 × 0 gbps = 0.00000002 gbps
Did You Know?
- The term "bit" is a portmanteau of "binary digit." It is the most basic unit of information in computing, representing either a 0 or a 1.
- Gigabits per second (Gbps) is the standard for modern high-speed fiber optic networks and 5G connections, allowing you to download entire HD movies in seconds.