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Data Storage Converter
Data Storage Converter
Legendary digital mapping with binary-perfect precision.
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Unit Name
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About the Data Storage Converter
Convert between bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes and more, using either decimal or binary units.
How to use the Data Storage Converter
- Enter the Value and choose the Unit.
- Pick Decimal (1000) or Binary (1024) and press Calculate.
- Use Copy Results to copy the answers.
Formula and method
Decimal: 1 GB = 1,000 MB. Binary: 1 GiB = 1,024 MiB. 1 byte = 8 bits.
Worked example
A 500 GB drive holds about 465.66 GiB when measured the binary way, which is why computers show less space than the label.
When to use the Data Storage Converter
- Working out whether a file fits on a drive or in an email.
- Understanding why a drive shows less space than advertised.
- Converting between bits and bytes when comparing storage with network speed.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing bits (b) with bytes (B). One byte is 8 bits.
- Mixing decimal (1 GB = 1,000 MB) and binary (1 GiB = 1,024 MiB) units.
Tips
- Internet speeds use bits (Mbps), while file sizes use bytes (MB).
Frequently Asked Questions
Manufacturers use decimal units, while some operating systems display binary units.
1,000 in decimal units and 1,024 in binary units.
It is a long-standing convention. Divide megabits per second by 8 to get megabytes per second.