Mibit

9.5

A unit for measuring digital data equal to 1,048,576 bits used in computers and networks

noun
/ˈmɪbɪt/

Specialized

: Mibit

The modem can transfer data at a rate of 5 Mibits per second.

Examples

To avoid confusion, the engineer always specified values in Mibits rather than just 'megs'.
A file size of 5 Mibits is manageable.
A file size of 20 Mibits will take only seconds to download on a fast network.
The Mibit is a crucial unit in data storage.
To download the game, you need at least 10 Mibits of free space on your device.
The video streaming service requires a minimum speed of 15 Mibits per second for optimal viewing.
When discussing data limits, it's common to express amounts in Mibits to ensure clarity.

Synonyms

mebibit

vsMibit

Specialized

9.5

A unit of information equal to 1,048,576 bits for measuring computer data

is the alternative short form for the same unit

How Much

terabit

Specialized

1 5.1

gigabit

Specialized

3 4.0

Mibit

Specialized

9.5

megabit

Specialized

2 3.7

kilobit

Specialized

1 4.8

bit

Specialized

68 4.4

Surface Forms

Mibit singular

Mibits plural

Morphology

Mibit = bit (semi-transparent) = mebi + bit

The structure mebi- + bit is clear, but 'mebi-' is a technical binary prefix (2^20) that learners cannot deduce from everyday knowledge of 'mega' or 'bit'.

Etymology

Mibit comes from mebibit, where mebi was made as a computer form of 'mega' to mean a 'million' in binary and bit means 'small piece of data'. So a Mibit is exactly 1,048,576 bits, which is why people use it when they need a precise computer file size or transfer rate.