GiB digital storage unit.
GiBs to YB Converter — GiB to YB
Convert GiB (GiB) to YB (YB) using the exact conversion factor (1 gib = 1.073742e-15 yb). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
GiBs to YB converter
Converter
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Convert bits, bytes, decimal storage, binary storage, nibbles, and word sizes.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
YB digital storage unit.
Result = input x 8.58993459e+9 / 8e+24.
Digital storage uses bits as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting GiBs to YB
GiB and YB are everyday digital-storage units, used for everything from file sizes and app downloads to storage device capacity and mobile data allowances. Specifically: GiB digital storage unit, and yB digital storage unit.
Formula
yb = gibs × 1.073742e-15
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gib equals 8589934592 base units, and 1 yb equals 8e+24 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gib-to-yb factor of 1.073742e-15.
Simple example
1 GiB × 1.073742e-15 = 1.073742e-15 YB
1 gib = 1.073742e-15 yb.
Real-world example
500 GiB × 1.073742e-15 = 5.368709e-13 YB
500 gibs = 5.368709e-13 yb.
Conversion table
| GiB (GiB) | YB (YB) |
|---|---|
| 1 GiB | 1.073742e-15 YB |
| 8 GiB | 8.589935e-15 YB |
| 16 GiB | 1.717987e-14 YB |
| 64 GiB | 6.871948e-14 YB |
| 256 GiB | 2.748779e-13 YB |
| 1,000 GiB | 1.073742e-12 YB |
Reverse conversion: YB to GiB
1.073742e-15 YB × 9.313226e+14 = 1.000000164 GiB
1.073742e-15 yb = 1.000000164 gibs.
gibs = yb × 9.313226e+14
For a page dedicated to this direction, see YB to GiB.
Understanding the GiB (GiB)
GiB digital storage unit.
Understanding the YB (YB)
YB digital storage unit.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many yb are in 1 gib?
1 gib equals 1.073742e-15 yb, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gib to yb?
Multiply the gib value by 1.073742e-15. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert yb back to gib?
Use the reverse factor: 1 yb equals 9.313226e+14 gibs. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gib?
GiB (GiB) is a unit of digital storage.
What is a yb?
YB (YB) is a unit of digital storage.
Is the gib to yb conversion exact?
Yes. Both gib and yb are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.073742e-15 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.