Gigabytes to Gigabits
A gigabyte is 1,000 megabytes, the standard unit for phone storage, video files, and monthly data plans. A gigabit is 1,000 megabits, used to describe fiber internet speeds and network hardware like Gigabit Ethernet. 1 GB equals 8 Gbit, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to data, measured here against data's base unit (bit) — every other data unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
Gbit = GB × 8
GB = Gbit × 0.125
Worked example: 5 GB × 8 = 40 Gbit.
Conversion table
| Gigabyte (GB) | Gigabit (Gbit) |
|---|---|
| 1 GB | 8 Gbit |
| 2 GB | 16 Gbit |
| 3 GB | 24 Gbit |
| 5 GB | 40 Gbit |
| 10 GB | 80 Gbit |
| 20 GB | 160 Gbit |
| 25 GB | 200 Gbit |
| 50 GB | 400 Gbit |
| 100 GB | 800 Gbit |
| 250 GB | 2,000 Gbit |
| 500 GB | 4,000 Gbit |
| 1,000 GB | 8,000 Gbit |
Frequently asked
- How many Gigabits in a gigabyte?
- 1 GB equals 8 Gbit.
- How do I convert Gigabytes to Gigabits?
- Multiply the value in GB by 8 to get Gbit. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Gigabyte and Gigabit are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to data's base unit (bit), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.