Kibibit
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The kibibit is a multiple of the bit
, a unit of digital information storage, prefixed by the standards-based multiplier kibi (symbol Ki), a binary prefix
meaning 210. The unit symbol of the kibibit is Kibit or Kib.
The kibibit has existed since 1998 and is closely related to the kilobit
, which is either a synonym for kibibit, or stands for 103 bits = 1000 bits, according to the International System of Units
(SI).
The binary prefixes are not part of the International System of Units
(SI).
Bit
A bit is the basic unit of information in computing and telecommunications; it is the amount of information stored by a digital device or other physical system that exists in one of two possible distinct states...
, a unit of digital information storage, prefixed by the standards-based multiplier kibi (symbol Ki), a binary prefix
Binary prefix
In computing, a binary prefix is a specifier or mnemonic that is prepended to the units of digital information, the bit and the byte, to indicate multiplication by a power of 2...
meaning 210. The unit symbol of the kibibit is Kibit or Kib.
- 1 kibibit = 210 bitBitA bit is the basic unit of information in computing and telecommunications; it is the amount of information stored by a digital device or other physical system that exists in one of two possible distinct states...
s = 1024 bits
The kibibit has existed since 1998 and is closely related to the kilobit
Kilobit
The kilobit is a multiple of the unit bit for digital information or computer storage. The prefix kilo is defined in the International System of Units as a multiplier of 103 , and therefore,...
, which is either a synonym for kibibit, or stands for 103 bits = 1000 bits, according to the International System of Units
International System of Units
The International System of Units is the modern form of the metric system and is generally a system of units of measurement devised around seven base units and the convenience of the number ten. The older metric system included several groups of units...
(SI).
The binary prefixes are not part of the International System of Units
International System of Units
The International System of Units is the modern form of the metric system and is generally a system of units of measurement devised around seven base units and the convenience of the number ten. The older metric system included several groups of units...
(SI).