PB digital storage unit.
PB to Petabits Converter — PB to Pb
Convert PB (PB) to Petabit (Pb) using the exact conversion factor (1 pb = 8 petabit). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
PB to Petabits converter
Converter
Digital Storage Converter
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.
Petabit digital storage unit.
Result = input x 8e+15 / 1e+15.
Digital storage uses bits as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting PB to Petabits
PB and Petabit are everyday digital-storage units, used for everything from file sizes and app downloads to storage device capacity and mobile data allowances. Specifically: PB digital storage unit, and petabit digital storage unit.
Formula
petabits = pb × 8
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pb equals 8e+15 base units, and 1 petabit equals 1e+15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pb-to-petabit factor of 8.
Simple example
1 PB × 8 = 8 Pb
1 pb = 8 petabits.
Real-world example
500 PB × 8 = 4,000 Pb
500 pb = 4,000 petabits.
Conversion table
| PB (PB) | Petabit (Pb) |
|---|---|
| 1 PB | 8 Pb |
| 8 PB | 64 Pb |
| 16 PB | 128 Pb |
| 64 PB | 512 Pb |
| 256 PB | 2,048 Pb |
| 1,000 PB | 8,000 Pb |
Reverse conversion: Petabit to PB
8 Pb × 0.125 = 1 PB
8 petabits = 1 pb.
pb = petabits × 0.125
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Petabit to PB.
Understanding the PB (PB)
PB digital storage unit.
Understanding the Petabit (Pb)
Petabit digital storage unit.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many petabits are in 1 pb?
1 pb equals 8 petabits, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pb to petabit?
Multiply the pb value by 8. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert petabit back to pb?
Use the reverse factor: 1 petabit equals 0.125 pb. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pb?
PB (PB) is a unit of digital storage.
What is a petabit?
Petabit (Pb) is a unit of digital storage.
Is the pb to petabit conversion exact?
Yes. Both pb and petabit are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 8 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.