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How to Convert from Gigabyte/second [GB/s] to Byte/second [B/s]?

How to Convert from Gigabyte/second [GB/s] to Byte/second [B/s]?

Learn how to accurately convert data transfer rates from gigabyte per second (GB/s) to byte per second (B/s). This guide explains the conversion rate, common use cases, and important considerations for data throughput measurements.

Gigabyte/second [GB/s]

Byte/second [B/s]

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Gigabyte/second [GB/s] to Byte/second [B/s] Conversion Table

Gigabyte/second [GB/s]	Byte/second [B/s]

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Gigabyte/second [GB/s] to Byte/second [B/s] Conversion Table
Gigabyte/second [GB/s]	Byte/second [B/s]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert data transfer rates measured in gigabytes per second (GB/s) into bytes per second (B/s). It is designed to help users quantify and analyze data throughput at a detailed byte-level scale, commonly used in computing and networking contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in gigabytes per second you wish to convert.
Select the target unit as byte per second (B/s).
Click the convert button to receive the equivalent data transfer rate in bytes per second.
Review the output value to understand detailed data throughput at the byte level.

Key Features

Converts gigabyte per second values into byte per second units based on binary gigabyte definitions.
Supports usage scenarios including storage device throughput, memory bandwidth, and network transfer rates.
Provides clear conversion examples for practical understanding.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring additional software.
Accounts for different data transfer measurement contexts in computing and communications.

Examples

2 GB/s converts to 2147483648 B/s
0.5 GB/s converts to 536870912 B/s

Common Use Cases

Evaluating sequential read/write speeds of storage devices such as NVMe SSDs.
Measuring memory bus bandwidth including DRAM or PCIe throughput in computing hardware.
Planning and analyzing network data transfer speeds at the application level by converting bits per second to bytes per second.
Specifying serial and telemetry data rates in embedded systems and instrumentation.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify whether the gigabyte is based on decimal (10^9 bytes) or binary (2^30 bytes) standards before converting to ensure accuracy.
Use conversions to monitor performance and compare data rates consistently across different units.
Apply the tool for benchmarking and capacity planning in computing and network environments.

Limitations

Ambiguity between decimal gigabytes and binary gigabytes can cause discrepancies in conversion results.
The conversion assumes the binary definition (1 GiB = 2^30 bytes), so results may differ if other definitions are applied.
Actual data transfer rates may differ from theoretical values due to overhead or environmental factors affecting throughput.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 GB/s represent in terms of bytes per second?: 1 GB/s represents 1073741824 bytes per second based on the binary gigabyte (1 GiB = 2^30 bytes) convention used for this conversion.

Key Terminology

Gigabyte/second (GB/s): A data transfer rate representing the transmission of one gigabyte of data every second, typically based on the binary gigabyte (1 GiB = 2^30 bytes) in this context.
Byte/second (B/s): A unit measuring how many bytes are transmitted, received, or processed each second, used to quantify digital data throughput.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the base used for converting 1 GB/s to B/s in this tool?

Decimal gigabyte (10^9 bytes)

Binary gigabyte (2^30 bytes)

Metric gigabyte (10^6 bytes)

Which of the following is NOT a typical use case for converting GB/s to B/s?

Analyzing network link speeds

Measuring file sizes

Benchmarking SSD performance

Why should you confirm the gigabyte definition before conversion?

To avoid data loss during transfer

To ensure conversion accuracy

To speed up the conversion process

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