A kibi is a unit of measurement used in computing to quantify data storage. It is equal to 1,024 bytes, which is derived from the binary system commonly used in computer architecture. The term "kibi" is part of a set of binary prefixes established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to avoid confusion with the decimal system. The kibi is often used to describe memory sizes, file sizes, and data transfer rates in digital devices. It helps provide clarity when discussing storage capacities, especially since traditional prefixes like kilo can refer to either 1,000 or 1,024, leading to potential misunderstandings.