Gigabytes to Petabytes Converter
Enter the data size in gigabytes below to convert it to petabytes.
Convert Gigabytes to Petabytes
Enter a value in gigabytes (GB) to convert to petabytes (PB).
Gigabyte to Petabyte Conversion Table
Table showing various gigabyte measurements converted to petabytes. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Gigabytes (GB) | Petabytes (PB) |
|---|---|
| 1 GB | 0.000001 PB |
| 10 GB | 0.00001 PB |
| 100 GB | 0.0001 PB |
| 1,000 GB | 0.001 PB |
| 10,000 GB | 0.01 PB |
| 100,000 GB | 0.1 PB |
| 1,000,000 GB | 1 PB |
| 5,000,000 GB | 5 PB |
| 10,000,000 GB | 10 PB |
| 25,400,000 GB | 25.4 PB |
How to Convert Gigabytes to Petabytes
To convert gigabytes to petabytes, multiply the data size by the following conversion ratio: 0.000001 petabytes/gigabyte.
Since one gigabyte is equal to 0.000001 petabytes, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The data size in petabytes is equal to the data size in gigabytes multiplied by 0.000001.
For example, here's how to convert 5 gigabytes to petabytes using the formula above.
How Many Petabytes Are in a Gigabyte?
There are 0.000001 petabytes in a gigabyte, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our gigabyte to petabyte calculator automatically converts your data size measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Gigabytes and petabytes are both units used to measure data size. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Gigabyte?
A gigabyte is a unit of data size equal to 1,000,000,000 bytes (B), the base unit for data size. SI decimal standard: 1,000,000,000 bytes. [1]
The gigabyte is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of data size. Gigabytes can be abbreviated as GB; for example, 1 gigabyte can be written as 1 GB.
In the metric system, "giga" is the standard SI prefix for billions, or 10⁹. This makes the gigabyte (GB) a convenient decimal multiple of the byte (B).
In practice, gigabytes (GB) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level data size specifications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Petabyte?
A petabyte is a unit of data size equal to 1e+15 bytes (B), the base unit for data size. SI decimal standard: 10¹⁵ bytes (1,000 TB). [2]
The petabyte is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of data size. Petabytes can be abbreviated as PB; for example, 1 petabyte can be written as 1 PB.
In the metric system, "peta" is the standard SI prefix for quadrillions, or 10¹⁵. This makes the petabyte (PB) a convenient decimal multiple of the byte (B).
In practice, petabytes (PB) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level data size specifications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting data size between gigabytes (GB) and petabytes (PB), keep full floating-point precision (1 GB = 0.000001 PB; 1 PB = 1,000,000 GB) during intermediate calculations and round only the final petabyte figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Gigabyte & Petabyte Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our petabytes to gigabytes calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting petabytes to gigabytes, converting gigabytes to terabytes, or converting gigabytes to megabytes.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST / IEC StandardNIST / IEC (IEC 80000-13 Binary Prefixes)·Digital Storage Metrology Standard — Gigabytes (GB) to Petabytes (PB)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Decimal Prefixes (k, M, G, T, P))·Unit Specifications: Gigabyte (Decimal) (GB) & Petabyte (Decimal) (PB)
- [3]NIST CUU ReferenceNIST CUU (SI Prefixes & Decimal Multiples)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (GB to PB)