Data Storage Converter
File sizes and storage across every unit.
Data Storage Converter
Convert between any two data storage units instantly.
Byte (B)
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What This Calculator Does
The Data Storage Converter converts between bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, and petabytes. It settles file-size and storage questions in either binary or storage-company terms.
How It Works
Units normalize to bytes using binary factors, where each step multiplies by 1,024. This matches how operating systems and file systems count data.
Example
Convert 16 GB to MB: 16 x 1,024 = 16,384 MB. Convert a 5 TB drive to GB: 5,120 GB.
Formula
Result = Input × 1,024^stepsEach storage step multiplies by 1,024 in binary terms.
Reading the Results
Converted Size
The input data size expressed in the target unit, using binary factors of 1,024 per step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MB are in a GB?
In binary terms, 1 GB equals 1,024 MB. Storage vendors sometimes use 1,000, which is why drives show slightly less space than advertised.
What is the difference between a bit and a byte?
A byte is 8 bits. Internet speeds are often quoted in bits per second, while file sizes are in bytes, creating apparent mismatches.
Why does my drive show less space than labeled?
Manufacturers use decimal units (1 GB = 1 billion bytes) while operating systems report binary units (1 GB = 1.074 billion bytes).