Convert CD (80 minute) to Kilobit
Please provide values below to convert CD (80 minute) [cd-80] to Kilobit [kb], or Convert Kilobit to CD (80 minute).
How to Convert Cd (80 Minute) to Kilobit
1 cd-80 = 5750296 kb
Example: convert 15 cd-80 to kb:
15 cd-80 = 15 × 5750296 kb = 86254440 kb
Cd (80 Minute) to Kilobit Conversion Table
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Cd (80 Minute)
The CD (80 minute) or cd-80 is a unit of data storage representing the capacity of a standard 80-minute compact disc, typically equivalent to approximately 700 megabytes.
History/Origin
The cd-80 unit originated with the standard CD-ROM format in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which commonly stored around 700 MB of data, corresponding to an 80-minute audio CD. It became a standard measure for optical disc storage capacity during the era of CD technology.
Current Use
Today, the cd-80 unit is largely obsolete as data storage has shifted to digital and cloud-based solutions. However, it is still used in historical contexts or for referencing optical disc capacities in legacy systems and media collections.
Kilobit
A kilobit (kb) is a unit of digital information equal to 1,000 bits.
History/Origin
The term 'kilobit' originated with the adoption of the decimal system in data measurement, aligning with the SI prefix 'kilo' meaning 1,000. It has been used since the early days of digital data measurement to quantify data transfer rates and storage sizes.
Current Use
Kilobits are commonly used to measure data transfer speeds, such as internet connection speeds (e.g., 100 kbps), and to specify data sizes in networking and telecommunications contexts.