Convert Gigabyte to DVD (1 layer, 2 side)
Please provide values below to convert Gigabyte [GB] to DVD (1 layer, 2 side) [dvd-1l-2s], or Convert DVD (1 layer, 2 side) to Gigabyte.
How to Convert Gigabyte to Dvd (1 Layer, 2 Side)
1 GB = 0.106416538438197 dvd-1l-2s
Example: convert 15 GB to dvd-1l-2s:
15 GB = 15 × 0.106416538438197 dvd-1l-2s = 1.59624807657295 dvd-1l-2s
Gigabyte to Dvd (1 Layer, 2 Side) Conversion Table
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Gigabyte
A gigabyte (GB) is a unit of digital information equal to one billion bytes, commonly used to measure data storage capacity.
History/Origin
The gigabyte was introduced in the 1970s as part of the binary prefix system, initially representing 2^30 bytes (1,073,741,824 bytes). Over time, it has also been used to denote decimal gigabytes of 10^9 bytes, especially in marketing storage devices.
Current Use
Gigabytes are widely used today to quantify storage capacity of computers, smartphones, and other digital devices, as well as data transfer limits and file sizes in various applications.
Dvd (1 Layer, 2 Side)
A DVD (1 layer, 2 sides) is a digital optical disc storage format capable of storing approximately 4.7 GB of data per side, used for data storage, video playback, and software distribution.
History/Origin
The DVD was developed in the mid-1990s as a successor to CDs, with the first commercial DVDs introduced in 1996. It became widely adopted for video and data storage, replacing VHS tapes and CDs in many applications.
Current Use
Today, DVDs are used for data storage, video playback, and software distribution, although their popularity has declined with the rise of digital downloads and streaming services. They are still utilized in certain regions and for specific archival purposes.