TB ↔ PB Converter
Convert between terabytes and petabytes instantly
📚 TB ↔ PB Conversion Details
Terabytes to Petabytes Formula
To convert terabytes to petabytes, divide the terabytes by 1000.
Petabytes to Terabytes Formula
To convert petabytes to terabytes, multiply the petabytes by 1000.
Bidirectional Conversion
This converter works both ways simultaneously:
- Type in TB → PB updates automatically
- Type in PB → TB updates automatically
- No buttons to click - works as you type
Storage Units Explained
- 1 TB = 1,000 GB (Terabyte)
- 1 PB = 1,000 TB (Petabyte)
- 1 EB = 1,000 PB (Exabyte)
- 1 ZB = 1,000 EB (Zettabyte)
📏 How This Converter Works
This is a bidirectional converter that works in real-time:
- TB → PB: When you type in the TB field, the PB field automatically updates
- PB → TB: When you type in the PB field, the TB field automatically updates
- No swapping needed: Both conversions happen simultaneously
- Real-time: Updates happen as you type, no button clicks required
petabytes = terabytes ÷ 1000
terabytes = petabytes × 1000
// Example 1: Type "5000" in TB
petabytes = 5000 ÷ 1000 = 5 PB
// Example 2: Type "2.5" in PB
terabytes = 2.5 × 1000 = 2500 TB
📊 Conversion Table
| Terabytes (TB) | Petabytes (PB) | Real-World Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 100 TB | 0.1 PB | ~20,000 DVD movies |
| 500 TB | 0.5 PB | ~100,000 HD photos |
| 1,000 TB | 1 PB | ~13 years of HD video |
| 5,000 TB | 5 PB | ~All books in US Library of Congress |
| 10,000 TB | 10 PB | ~Entire printed collection of US Library of Congress |
| 50,000 TB | 50 PB | ~Netflix's entire streaming catalog |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
A: There are exactly 1,000 terabytes in one petabyte (using decimal system).
A: In data storage, there are two standards: Decimal (1 PB = 1000 TB) used by storage manufacturers, and Binary (1 PiB = 1024 TiB) used in computing. This converter uses the decimal standard (1000).
A: No! The conversion happens automatically as you type in either field.
A: Petabytes are used for massive data storage needs like data centers, cloud storage, big data analytics, scientific research data, and large-scale video streaming services.