Petabit digital storage unit.
Petabits to PB Converter — Pb to PB
Convert Petabit (Pb) to PB (PB) using the exact conversion factor (1 petabit = 0.125 pb). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Petabits to PB 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.
PB digital storage unit.
Result = input x 1e+15 / 8e+15.
Digital storage uses bits as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Petabits to PB
Petabit and PB are everyday digital-storage units, used for everything from file sizes and app downloads to storage device capacity and mobile data allowances. Specifically: Petabit digital storage unit, and pB digital storage unit.
Formula
pb = petabits × 0.125
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 petabit equals 1e+15 base units, and 1 pb equals 8e+15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct petabit-to-pb factor of 0.125.
Simple example
1 Pb × 0.125 = 0.125 PB
1 petabit = 0.125 pb.
Real-world example
500 Pb × 0.125 = 62.5 PB
500 petabits = 62.5 pb.
Conversion table
| Petabit (Pb) | PB (PB) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pb | 0.125 PB |
| 8 Pb | 1 PB |
| 16 Pb | 2 PB |
| 64 Pb | 8 PB |
| 256 Pb | 32 PB |
| 1,000 Pb | 125 PB |
Reverse conversion: PB to Petabit
0.125 PB × 8 = 1 Pb
0.125 pb = 1 petabit.
petabits = pb × 8
For a page dedicated to this direction, see PB to Petabit.
Understanding the Petabit (Pb)
Petabit digital storage unit.
Understanding the PB (PB)
PB digital storage unit.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many pb are in 1 petabit?
1 petabit equals 0.125 pb, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert petabit to pb?
Multiply the petabit value by 0.125. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pb back to petabit?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pb equals 8 petabits. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a petabit?
Petabit (Pb) is a unit of digital storage.
What is a pb?
PB (PB) is a unit of digital storage.
Is the petabit to pb conversion exact?
Yes. Both petabit and pb are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.125 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.