Bytes Into Grams: A Visualization of Data's Size #infographic

Published by Web Desk Saturday, October 31, 2015

Big data is propelling to the vanguard of research and progress in every field. When applied wisely, it can curtail the spread of disease, fight crime, optimize social media feeds, predict market trends, and offer personalized entertainment. The possibilities are as infinite as the data universe itself. It is believed that 90% of existing data in the world has been generated within the past few years. It is thrilling to imagine what the future of data-driven innovation holds. This infographic is intended to provide a fun, entertaining perspective on just how colossal the universe of data is. It compares the expanse of data storage with theoretical physical size. It is split into three scales – 1 MB equals 1 gram, 1 GB equals 1 pound, and 1 MB equals one calorie. These scales allow us to imagine just how explosive data has grown in such a short period of time.

Infographic by: edq.com

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