Correct spacing for gigabyte?

[chowmein]

I've seen different spacings for GB and I'm confused... How is it really supposed to be written?

1GB or 1 GB

 

[JNB]

I don't think it's too critical, though the compulsively pedantic (of which I usually am one) would likely say the former (sans space) versus the latter (with space). I do believe that's the more commonly accepted method of expression.

 

[chowmein]

I don't think it's too critical, though the compulsively pedantic (of which I usually am one) would likely say the former (sans space) versus the latter (with space). I do believe that's the more commonly accepted method of expression.

Huh, who knew? Wikipedia actually spaces everything. 😕

 

[JNB]

Huh, who knew? Wikipedia actually spaces everything. 😕

Well, put panties on me and call me a turkey. 😀

 

[Locoweed]

Well, I might be willing to call you a Turkey, but I'll pass on the other.😀

 

[theDUB]

Huh, who knew? Wikipedia actually spaces everything. 😕

That just means the guy who wrote the Wikipedia article prefers the latter.

 

[Sun Baked]

There is only something like a 7% ballpark difference between the two, so either is good enough for government work. 😉

 

[miles01110]

If you were writing it in an article, you'd write it "one gigabyte" instead of "onegigabyte." Therefore, I prefer "1 GB."