Converting from Terabit (Tb) to Kilobit (kb) | Data storage (1KB=1024B)

What is Terabit (Tb)

A Terabit (Tb) is a unit of digital information that is equal to 1 trillion bits. It is commonly used to measure large amounts of data, especially in data storage and telecommunications. In contexts where data transfer rates are important, such as internet speeds or network capacities, Terabits are frequently utilized. Specifically, 1 Terabit is equal to approximately 1∗1012 bits.

What is Kilobit (kb)

A Kilobit (kb) is a smaller unit of digital information, equating to 1,000 bits. While Kilobits may seem minor compared to Terabits, they serve important functions in measuring data sizes, particularly in lower-capacity environments such as audio and text files. In terms of binary values commonly associated with computer systems, 1 kb=1024 b.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between Terabits and Kilobits, two key formulas are used:

1. To convert from Terabits to Kilobits:

   Kilobits=Terabits×1073741824

2. To convert from Kilobits to Terabits:

   Terabits=Kilobits×0.0000000009313226

These formulas provide a straightforward way to switch between the two units based on the amount of data being referred to.

Examples

To illustrate these conversions, consider the following examples:

• Converting 1 Tb to kb:

  1 Tb=1×1073741824=1073741824 kb

• Converting 10 Tb to kb:

  10 Tb=10×1073741824=10737418240 kb

• Converting 14 Tb to kb:

  14 Tb=14×1073741824=15032385536 kb

Conversely, if you want to convert from Kilobits:

• Converting 10 kb to Tb:

  10 kb=10×0.0000000009313226=0.000000009313226 Tb

• Converting 12 kb to Tb:

  12 kb=12×0.0000000009313226=0.00000001117587 Tb

Conclusion

Use this page to perform converting from Terabit (Tb) to Kilobit (kb).