Data Storage Converter
Convert between bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, bits and more instantly
| Amount | Megabyte |
|---|---|
| 1 GB | 1,000 MB |
| 2 GB | 2,000 MB |
| 5 GB | 5,000 MB |
| 10 GB | 10,000 MB |
| 25 GB | 25,000 MB |
| 50 GB | 50,000 MB |
| 100 GB | 100,000 MB |
| 500 GB | 500,000 MB |
| 1,000 GB | 1,000,000 MB |
Data Storage Converter: GB, MB, TB, KB & More
This free data storage converter changes a file size or drive capacity from one unit to another, instantly and accurately. Convert bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes and petabytes, as well as the binary units KiB, MiB, GiB and TiB and the network units kilobit, megabit and gigabit. Pick your units, type a size or move the slider, and the formula, common file sizes and a comparison table update with it.
Quick answer: 1 GB is 1,000 MB, 1 TB is 1,000 GB, and 1 byte is 8 bits. So 4 GB is 4,000 MB, and a 2 TB drive holds 2,000 GB.
How to Convert Data Storage
Storage conversion multiplies by a fixed factor. To change GB to MB, multiply by 1,000, and to change TB to GB, multiply by 1,000. The converter first turns your value into bytes and then into the unit you chose, so every pair of units works, including MiB to GB or megabits to megabytes.
| From | To | Multiply by |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabytes | Megabytes | 1,000 |
| Megabytes | Gigabytes | 0.001 |
| Terabytes | Gigabytes | 1,000 |
| Gigabytes | Terabytes | 0.001 |
| Bytes | Kilobytes | 0.001 |
| Megabits | Megabytes | 0.125 |
| Gibibytes | Gigabytes | 1.0737418 |
| Tebibytes | Terabytes | 1.0995116 |
| Terabytes | Gibibytes | 931.32257 |
Decimal and Binary Units
Two systems share the same names, and that causes most of the confusion. Decimal units (KB, MB, GB, TB) step by 1,000 and are used by drive makers, phones and network providers. Binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB) step by 1,024 and are used by memory and by many operating systems, which often still label them KB, MB and GB. One GiB is 1.0737418 GB, so the gap grows with every step.
Why a New Drive Shows Less Space
A 1 TB drive holds 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. When an operating system divides that by 1,024 three times, it reports about 931 GB. Nothing is missing, and the numbers only use different units. The same applies to a 512 GB drive, which shows about 476.8 GB. Use the converter with the binary units to see both figures.
Common File Sizes
These are typical sizes, converted with the factors in the tool:
| Typical file or device | Megabytes | Gigabytes | Terabytes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone photo | 3 MB | 0.003 GB | 0.000003 TB |
| MP3 song | 4 MB | 0.004 GB | 0.000004 TB |
| CD | 700 MB | 0.7 GB | 0.0007 TB |
| DVD | 4,700 MB | 4.7 GB | 0.0047 TB |
| Blu-ray disc | 25,000 MB | 25 GB | 0.025 TB |
| Phone, 128 GB | 128,000 MB | 128 GB | 0.128 TB |
| Hard drive, 1 TB | 1,000,000 MB | 1,000 GB | 1 TB |
Bits, Bytes and Internet Speed
Storage is counted in bytes, while connection speeds are counted in bits per second. Divide a megabit figure by 8 to get megabytes, so a 100 Mb connection moves at most 12.5 MB each second. To see what share of a drive a file takes up, divide its size by the capacity or use the percentage calculator, and for other measurements try the main unit converter.
Who Uses a Data Storage Converter?
People use it to compare phone and laptop storage, plan backups and cloud plans, and check whether a video fits on a card or a disc. IT teams use it for servers and quotas, designers and photographers for project folders, and students for computer science work.
How to Use This Data Storage Converter
Enter the size
Type a number, move the slider, or tap a quick amount like a photo, a song or a movie.
Choose your units
Pick the starting unit and the target unit, or use the GB, MB and TB shortcuts and the swap button.
Read the result
The answer appears instantly, along with the size in megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes and bits.
Explore the extras
Open Formula, Reference, Comparison or Difference to see the factor, common file sizes or the gap between two sizes.